Plans to impose lower CO2 emissions 'good for drivers'

Independent: European plans announced yesterday would force car makers to cut carbon dioxide emissions by a third by the end of the decade, slashing fuel bills for car owners by up to £3,000 a year. In the latest prong of its attempt to hit climate change targets, the European Commission recommended cutting average emissions from new cars to 95 grams CO2 per km by 2020. The Commission said the proposals – which are likely to be resisted by Europe's automotive industry – would save car users hundreds of...

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