Integrated approach needed in the fight to reduce CO2 from road transportation

This was the key message that emerged from the first FISITA World Automotive Summit, held in Falkenstein, Germany from 15-16 July 2009 and organised by global automotive engineering association, FISITA.

 
Mr. Thielmann, Head of the Galileo Project from the EC told the summit that there were significant CO2 reductions to be achieved from better transport demand/mode choice, improved traffic flow and changes in driver  

behaviour. He cited a recent study by McKinsey which suggested that improving traffic flow and driver behaviour were the most cost-effective solutions to CO2 reduction.

Most measures are still in the early stages of development, but some estimates predict up to 25% reduction as part of a long-term concerted programme.

Source: ERTICO web