Policies to reduce fuel consumption, air pollution, and carbon emissions from vehicles in G20 nations

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Policies to reduce fuel consumption, air pollution, and carbon emissions from vehicles in G20 nations [1]

This briefing paper reviews the status of motor vehicle energy efficiency and emissions control programs in G20 nations. These programs have four components: low-sulfur fuel standards; tailpipe emissions standards for new vehicles; fuel economy and CO2 standards for new vehicles; and voluntary Green Freight programs. The briefing also summarizes information on technology availability and costs, emissions reductions, and benefit-cost ratios.

Publication Date:

01/05/2015

Author(s): Drew Kodjak [2]

Source: International Council on Clean Transportation [3]

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Source URL: http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/policies-reduce-fuel-consumption-air-pollution-and-carbon-emissions-vehicles-g20

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[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/drew-kodjak
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/international-council-clean-transportation
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/heavy-duty-vehicle
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/fuel-efficiency
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/fuel-economy-standards
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/air-pollution
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/carbon-dioxide
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/global