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Oil demand has peaked in developed world says IEA

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00

The International Energy Agency's Chief Economist, Faith Birol, says that oil use in the developed, industrialized countries peaked in 2006-7 and will never return to those levels because of greater fuel efficiency and the use of alternatives. Ms Birol made the statement to journalists. The forecast is significant as the IEA advises 28 countries on energy policy and its forecasts are closely watched by the markets.

New DfT report finds most people think individuals should try to limit car use to benefit environment

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00

A new DfT report on public attitudes to climate change in the context of transport finds that a majority of respondents from amongst the general public understand that transport emissions contribute to climate change and that a majority believe that individuals should try to limit their car use to benefit the environment.

RFA publishes first annual report on impacts of biofuels supplied through RTFO

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00

The Renewable Fuel Agency's (RFA) first annual report on the impacts of biofuels supplied in the first year of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation reveals a wide range of performance between companies in terms of both meeting Government performance targets and in following sustainability reporting requirements.

'Open space' invitation to LowCVP members

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00

LowCVP members are reminded that they are invited to submit ideas for short articles to appear in the LowCVP's monthly newsletter and appear on an 'open space' section on the website. Articles should be original, not overtly commercial and of interest to the over 2,000 stakeholders who now receive the newsletter.

LowCVP webinar presents results of survey into accessibility of CO2 information on car makers' websites

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00

A new study into the presentation of CO2-related information on car makers' websites finds that, on average, only 52% of participants’ attempts are successful in finding the official CO2 rating for a particular car. Even in cases where users are able to retrieve a CO2 value for a particular model, only 68% of these are correct. The survey was commissioned by the Energy Saving Trust, FoE Europe and We are Futureproof. The results of the survey were presented in a LowCVP webinar.

New report says better use of information technology could transform lives and reduce travel

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00

A report by the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) looks at how Information Communications Technology (ICT) could transform the way we choose to travel, and so make both our travel and our lifestyles more sustainable. It concludes that a concerted Government and business focus on ICT solutions could help provide answers to some of our most pressing transport problems.

Technology Strategy Board to invest £12m to help develop low carbon technology for road vehicles

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00

The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has £12m of Government funding which it will invest in new technology to speed up the reduction of CO2 emissions from road vehicles. The investment will be made in sixteen proof-of-concept studies lasting up to one year and six longer-running full research and development projects.

Average new car emissions fell 3.3% in 2008

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00

Official figures published by the European Commission show that average emissions from new passenger cars fell by 3.3% to 153.5g CO2/km in 2008. This is the largest annual fall since monitoring began and confirms unofficial results which were published earlier.

Australia follows UK lead in publishing new vehicle CO2 emissions data

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00

Australia has published its first full report on new passenger vehicle CO2 emissions following the example of data published in the UK. Australia's National Transport Commission identified the data gap which it says was inhibiting the Government's ability to form effective policy. The report, unlike its UK counterpart, publishes emissions data for each individual car brand.

Oxford Univ study presents 'roadmap to greener transport'

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00

A new report by the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford University suggests that we should not rely on manufacturers producing hydrogen or battery-powered vehicles in the next decade but that the best way to cut emissions in the short-term is a ‘drastic downscaling of both size and weight’ of conventional petrol and diesel cars.

Spain looks for deal on vans CO2 by June while EC wants progress on lorry standards

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00

Spain has targeted agreement on van CO2 as a priority of its EU presidency. The Euopean Commission also aims to make progress on truck emissions and traffic management measures such as road pricing to help cut greenhouse emissions. The aims are set out in a provisional agenda for EU meetings during Spain's leadership.