Emissions targets for LCVs ‘unenforceable’ says ACEA
Vans and light commercial vehicles sold within the European Union may have to meet new environmental standards under plans being developed by the European Commission (EC) despite strong opposition from the motor industry.
Currently light commercial vehicles are exempt from the EU emissions standards set for car last year.
According to the Financial Times, the proposals would set average CO2 from LCV at 175g/km of CO2 by 2013 with a longer-term target for 135g/km.
The proposal is due to be finalised by the Commission by the end of September, when it would go before the European Parliament and member states for ratification.
However, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), has dismissed the plans as ‘unenforceable’, FT.com reports, saying its members could not meet new standards within such a short period.
The design and production lead time for the development of new LCV to meet the emissions target currently stands at around seven to 10 years. ACEA secretary general Ivan Hodac suggests that the introduction of such requirements would also push up the price of every vehicle by around €6,000.
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