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<p>The Government takes a leading role in EU negotiations on new car and van CO2 regulations
which are the major driver of greenhouse gas emissions reductions in cars and vans.
The UK fleet is currently ahead of these targets in terms CO2 reduction and emits
22% less CO2 than in 2007. Pollutant emissions (for example particulate matter and
oxides of nitrogen (NOx)) are regulated by European (‘Euro’) Emission Standards standards.
These have become increasingly stringent and delivered large reductions for most pollutants.
Government’s focus is now achieving real world reductions of NOx for diesel vehicles
as new standards are introduced (Euro 6 for cars and vans, Euro VI for buses and lorries).
The Government is committed to making the UK a global leader in the design, manufacture
and uptake of ultra low emission vehicles which address both carbon and air quality
issues. Uptake of these vehicles has increased fourfold year on year and they are
approach 1% of new car sales.</p>
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