European Commission issues proposal for new transport fuel quality standards and carbon reduction targets | Practical Law

European Commission issues proposal for new transport fuel quality standards and carbon reduction targets | Practical Law

The European Commission has issued a proposal to amend the Directive on Fuel Quality Standards (98/70/EC), which will strengthen transport fuel quality standards. The revised standards will help achieve EU air quality and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. A related proposal is expected to be announced in the next few weeks which will require car manufacturers to adhere to legally binding emission targets.

European Commission issues proposal for new transport fuel quality standards and carbon reduction targets

by PLC Environment
Published on 06 Feb 2007 • European Union
The European Commission has issued a proposal to amend the Directive on Fuel Quality Standards (98/70/EC), which will strengthen transport fuel quality standards. The revised standards will help achieve EU air quality and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. A related proposal is expected to be announced in the next few weeks which will require car manufacturers to adhere to legally binding emission targets.