EU gets cold feet on capping car emissions

A Commission proposal on reducing cars’ carbon-dioxide releases has been delayed because commissioners are unable to agree on whether targets should be binding for manufacturers.

Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas has refused to fold to pressure from the automotive industry and from fellow Commissioner Guenter Verheugen on plans, due on 24 January 2007, to make European cars greener. Proposals will now likely be delayed for a couple of weeks, Commission sources confirmed on 23 January.
EurActiv