Global agencies want huge leap in fuel economy
The day before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency begins hearings on its decision to prevent California from regulating tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions, global agencies called on automakers around the world to boost fuel economy by 50 percent to fight climate change.
The day before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency begins hearings on its decision to prevent California from regulating tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions, global agencies called on automakers around the world to boost fuel economy by 50 percent to fight climate change.
The International Energy Agency, United Nations Environment Programme, International Transport Forum and FIA Foundation unveiled the '50 by 50' Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) at the Geneva Motor Show on Wednesday.
The four international agencies released a road map for cutting vehicle emissions 50 percent by 2050, when its research shows the worldwide car fleet will have tripled -- with 80 percent of growth stemming from developing countries.
The initiative's 2009 road map calls for the development of regional alliances in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia; launching four national pilot programs to test the development of nationwide fuel economy policies; creating a fuel economy database and information clearinghouse; and linking the initiative to the G8 and U.N. processes.
Meanwhile, the U.S. EPA begins hearings today on its decision to deny California the authority to regulate tailpipe emissions. The agency's discretion in reviewing the waiver request is very narrow, said Bill Becker, executive director of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies.
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Source: Greenbiz
