Environmental issues

UK Particle Measurement programme

UK Particle Measurement programme.

Research

Research undertaken into cleaner fuels, vehicle emissions and consumer behaviour.

Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO)

Homepage of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) section - includes RTFO feasibility study, partial regulatory impact assessment and supporting annexes.

NERA report on lorry track and environment costs

UK Report to the European Commission on Biofuels 2006

This report fulfils the UK's obligation to report to the Commission by 1 July 2006 on the promotion of the use biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport during the calendar year 2005.

Published:: 24 July 2006

UK Report to European Commission under Article 4 of the Biofuels Directive (2003/30/EC)

This report fulfils the UK's obligation to report to the Commission by 1 July 2007 on the promotion of the use biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport during the calendar year 2006.

Published:: 11 July 2007

Example of the A-F energy label for cars (178 kb)

The fuel efficiency labels, which should be in all car showrooms by September 2005 and similar to those displayed on fridges and other white goods, will inform car buyers about how they can save money and help the environment.

Published:: 09 February 2005

For related documents, pages and internet links, see the column on the right.

Environmental issues

Powering future vehicles

Lead replacement petrol

Cleaner Vehicles Task Force