auto industry pushes £500bn road maintenance plan as green initiative /

Published at 2016-02-16 07:00:02

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Critics react with disbelief as car companies propose EU should spend public money to resurface roads so that mandatory car emissions cuts are not requiredEurope’s car industry has suggested that the continent’s entire road network be resurfaced at a cost of hundreds of billions of euros as a “climate initiative” so that it does not need to make mandatory car emissions cuts by 2030.
The lobbying document produced by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) and seen by the Guardian also advocates for greater expend of biofuels; “smart transport” infrastructure; and “eco-driving” lessons for motorists. Continue reading...





Source: theguardian.com

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