EU preps new van emission standards

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Lobby groups argue auto firms will not have enough time to comply with proposed rules

The European Commission is to propose new vehicle emission standards for vans and light trucks that would cap average CO2 emissions at 175g/km by 2013. According to draft proposals seen by the Financial...

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