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Gap between real-world and type-approval emissions undermines incentives for cleaner cars

News Published 24 Sep 2019 Last modified 10 Dec 2019

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Incentives to promote fuel-efficient cars have not always resulted in expected emission reductions, due to the growing gap between real-world and type approval emissions. However, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, incentives that boost the uptake of electric vehicles considerably reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions.