"The European Conference of Ministers of Transport has released a report that analyzes the gap between fuel efficiency certification test ratings and the actual on-road fuel efficiency of automobiles. The report also examines technologies available that could reduce that gap and improve fuel...

Cet ouvrage examine les limites d'émissions des gaz d'échappement de véhicules adoptées en Europe, au Japon et aux Etats-Unis et fournit ainsi au lecteur de précieuses comparaisons. On y trouvera également une analyse des mesures d'incitation à la production de carburants sans soufre (ces...

Les taxis constituent un mode de transport essentiel pour les personnes handicapées ou âgées. Le caractère personnalisé du service porte à porte qu’ils offrent et leur grande disponibilité leur permettent en effet de répondre particulièrement bien aux besoins de mobilité des...

Pollution from transport is being cut substantially through exhaust emissions regulations and vehicle manufacturers’ investments in cleaner technologies. The benefits of these improvements, however, are delayed as car fleet renewal takes a decade on average in Europe. Car scrappage schemes can...

This report reviews vehicle emissions standards in Europe, Japan and the United States, providing the reader with valuable comparisons. It also examines incentives for sulphur free fuels - which can contribute to reducing both conventional air emissions and carbon dioxide. It describes emissions...

Studies show that cars use significantly more fuel per kilometre than suggested by official test ratings. This publication presents an analysis of the fuel efficiency gap and examines technologies available that could reduce that gap and improve fuel economy. It examines such areas as engine and...

This book presents the proceedings of three related ECMT Round Tables on the future of the car. The first concern the future of car ownership, the second concerns the cost of using a car, and the third concerns changing patterns of car usage.