UK car industry warns 'anti-diesel agenda' harming CO2 reduction progress

Michael Holder
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But green groups say shift to electric vehicles is the only way to cut carbon and air pollution, as new car CO2 levels fall to all-time low

Average new car CO2 emissions fell to an all-time low for the 19th consecutive year in 2016 thanks to billions of pounds of investment in advanced engine, fuel and battery technology and lighter vehicles,...

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