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End-use Energy Services & Directive 2006/32/EC - Energy Efficiency Agreement (51 kb)

This Agreement is to make available, and promote, energy audits and/or energy efficiency improvement measures to transport fuel customers in accordance with Article 6.2 (b) of the Energy End-Use and Energy Services Directive 2006/32/EC.

Published:: 30 July 2009

Emissions

TRL prepared mathematical formulae that relate the rate of emission of a pollutant and fuel consumption to average vehicle speed. The new emission factors incorporate the latest test data on vehicles meeting the new vehicle Euro emission standards, the formulae also address published future standards. In preparing the formulae, TRL addressed concerns raised in the public consultation.

Powering future vehicles

Powering future vehicles.

Lead replacement petrol

Information on the use lead replacement petrol (LRP) and its withdrawal.

Cleaner Vehicles Task Force

Cleaner Vehicles Task Force.

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

Promotion and use of Biofuels in the United Kingdom During 2007

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 European Commission by 1 July 2008 on the effectiveness of the UK Government’s support for biofuels during the calendar year 2007, as required by Article 4 of Directive 2003/30/EC on the promotion of the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport.

Published:: 02 September 2008

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.