Suppression Of Programs Confirmed

The European Commission has today confirmed plans to force automakers to reduce tailpipe emissions by 18 percent over the next five years.

As predicted exclusively by a car last month online, the EU proposes a limit average CO2 of 130g/km by 2012 - against an average of 162g/km last year. Manufacturers miss the mark would further impose heavy fines.

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