EC proposes tougher curbs on SUV emissions

[Eugene]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,12374,1529885,00.html

EC proposes tougher curbs on SUV emissions

David Gow
Saturday July 16, 2005
The Guardian

Gas-guzzling sports utility vehicles (SUVs) would be forced to meet
stringent new emissions standards under European commission plans,
adding as much as €2,000 (£1,400) to their cost, according to the
motor industry.

The commission proposed yesterday that SUVs, derided in Britain as
"Chelsea tractors" clogging urban streets on school and shopping runs,
would no longer benefit from a loophole that classifies them in the
same way as vans and sets lower standards.

The proposals came in a package of measures, Euro5, designed to
improve air quality by promoting cleaner automotive technology.
It would come into force from mid-2008, replacing rules adopted in
January this year.

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[Massacure]

1. Do any European auto manufacturers make SUVS or are they imported?

Because I would love to see the EU whip the Ford and GM into shape.

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. Land Rover, Mercedes, BMW - there's even a Porsche (n/t)