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Motorists beware - those cars promoted as "green" may not be as environmentally friendly as you think. Some new cars are more polluting than the same models were five years ago, according to a new study which is to be published this week. Among the worst offenders are cars from Renault, Honda and Daihatsu, all manufacturers that claim strong green credentials. Even models that improved their environmental performance fell well short of the minimum emissions levels now possible, the research found. » Read more

Using the tools and strategies provided in the UNEP/TNT Clean Fleet tool, TNT Turkey designed a cleaner fleet strategy in November 2006 to meet a goal of cutting emissions by 6% by 2011. 15 months later, they have already surpassed their target with overall fleet emissions reduced by 9% and fuel cost savings of Euro 100K even as the fleet grew by 15% during the same time. TNT Turkey continues to reduce emissions through cleaner fuels and vehicles, hybrid technology, and eco driving training for operators. » Read more

Ministers attending the Sixteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in the Dominican Republic agreed 'to promote the reduction of sulphur content in fuels, targeting a goal of 50 parts per million of sulphur with an emphasis on countries with air quality problems in their metropolitan areas.'

Decision 8 of the Forum on Better Fuels for Better Air Quality acknowledges the work of the Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles (PCFV) in the region to date, advocates improving fuel quality in LAC in line with the global goals of the PCFV, recognizes ongoing efforts by countries to improve fuel quality, and requests technical, financial and capacity support, especially at the country level. » Read more