European vehicle market statistics, 2014
The annual European Vehicle Market Statistics Pocketbook offers statistical portrait of passenger car and light commercial vehicle fleets in the European Union from 2001—and, beginning with the 2014 edition,
Vehicle Technology
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Monitoring CO2 emissions from passenger cars and vans in 2013
Almost all car and van manufacturers have met European carbon dioxide emission limits several years ahead of their deadlines, according to updated information from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
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New light commercial vehicles in China, 2010: technology assessment and international comparisons
This paper assesses the status of fuel consumption (FC) levels and fuel efficiency technology adoption in China’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in 2010, focusing on the differences among vehicle
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Thailand stocktaking report on sustainable transport and climate change
The transport sector is a major consumer of energy and with 59 Mt CO2, or 17% of total greenhouse gases, the 2nd largest emitter in Thailand. This translates into 0.88 tonnes per capita. Freight and passenger
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Cost-benefit analysis of Mexico’s heavy-duty emission standards (NOM 044)
Mexico is planning to revise its existing emissions standards for diesel heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). The existing regulation, Norma Oficial Mexicana 044 (NOM 044), requires new vehicles to meet either
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State Transport Authority issues 15 challans daily to vehicles causing pollution
With Chandigarh Transport Undertaking running buses which have outlived their life, and incidences of extensive adulteration of fuel, vehicular pollution is becoming a serious problem in the city.
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State of the World 2014: the world is shifting into gear on fuel economy
This annual report released by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) reviews progress on fuel economy policies worldwide, and assesses further work needed to reach GFEI target of a 50% reduction in new car fuel consumption (L/100km) compared to 2005 levels, particularly in non-OECD countries. Says that India, along with Australia and Russia now remain the three largest markets without an official fuel efficiency target.
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Transport and mobility snapshots
This illustrated report by UN-Habitat provides a rich collection of images of sustainable urban transport and mobility initiatives from cities around the world which are represented in the United Nations Advisory Committee of Local Authorities (UNACLA) and includes Ahmedabad from India.
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Centre for Science and Environment International Workshop Series on Transport and Climate
India only major vehicle producing country in the world without fuel saving standards for cars. By 2030, India will be importing 94 per cent of its crude oil. But the country is making no serious efforts
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Smog Digest: July 2013
Smog digest is a news service on vehicular pollution based on news clippings selected from leading Indian newspapers and newsmagazine. It also highlights the key developments from South Asian countries.