> http://forlesspollutingcars.com/
>
> "In 1948, the first Beetle consumed 7.5 litres of petrol for every 100
> km.
>
> In 2008, the new Beetle consumes...the same! 7.5 litres of petrol for
> every 100 km."
>
> "The Industry Committee has voted earlier on 1st of September an
> opinion which would significantly
> weaken this bill a great deal, a vote which which is in stark
> contrast with public opinion.
>
> A recent poll showed that 87%% of European citizens think measures to
> require carmakers to reduce the
> fuel consumption of new cars by 25%% should be urgently introduced, and
> that europeans consider climate
> change to be the second biggest serious problem (62%%) facing the
> world, after poverty (68%%).
>
> It is extremely worrying and disappointing that the Industry Committee
> put the interests of the
> car industry over the people and the environment.
>
> On 25 September the Environment Committee will cast a vote on 25
> September which will play an essential role in the final outcome of
> the bill.
>
> Please tell your MEPs to vote for the people and the climate.
> And spread the news."
>
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> World Carfree Network
> http://www.worldcarfree.net/
> Help for your car-addicted friends in the U.K.