Environmental challenges according to motorists
What has had the greatest impact in making cars more environmentally friendly over the past 20 years?
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More fuel efficient engines
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Unleaded petrol
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Catalytic converters and low CO2 emission fuels such as bio-diesel; gas
The main changes that need to happen now, in order to have a major impact in making motoring more environmentally friendly 20 years from now are:
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Develop technology that makes engines even more efficient and less polluting
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Improvement of/investment in public transport
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Investment in alternative fuels (bio-diesel/electric)
What influences buying a more environmentally friendly car?
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Incentives for buying a low CO2 emission car
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More information on cars' CO2 emission levels
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Reduction in cost of alternative fuels: bio-fuels; LPG, CNG
The environment and motorists
Executive summary