Car labelling can become more effective if EU Member States adopt a harmonised classification of cars that mirrors the design of the EU energy label and that accurately reflects the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of cars under real-world driving conditions, according to a paper authored by JRC researchers.
The paper provides an analysis of Directive 1999/94/EC, which requires Member States to inform consumers about the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of new passenger cars. The exercise found that all EU Member States have formally implemented national car labelling schemes. However, relevant information is not presented to consumers in a uniform manner.
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