EU car industry seeks climate friendly driving, not more targets

Brussels

BETTER driving, improved roads and measures such as more rational loading of freight can lower the environmental impact of trucks, European industry leaders said on Tuesday, as they pushed back against EU regulation to curb emissions.

Erik Jonnaert, secretary general of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), said he accepted the need for emissions targets.

But he said the industry supported market forces and "an integrated approach". As only around 10 per cent o…