A European regulation on the fuel efficiency of new cars Kågeson, Per
Publication details: Stockholm Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership. Nature Associates, 2007Description: 18 sSubject(s): Online resources: Abstract: This paper outlines and discusses a legal framework for the implementation of the Commission's proposal for setting a limit on the average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars. Specifically it considers a range of design options and the benefits and issues of each. Three issues are addressed in detail. Should: o the legal framework be a directive or regulation? o the CO2 baseline take account of vehicle utility and, if so, in what way? o non-compliance fines or tradable credits be used as the main instrument for making sure that the industry achieves the target?This paper outlines and discusses a legal framework for the implementation of the Commission's proposal for setting a limit on the average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars. Specifically it considers a range of design options and the benefits and issues of each. Three issues are addressed in detail. Should: o the legal framework be a directive or regulation? o the CO2 baseline take account of vehicle utility and, if so, in what way? o non-compliance fines or tradable credits be used as the main instrument for making sure that the industry achieves the target?