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Fuelling the Future: Workshop on Automobile C02 Reduction and Fuel Economy Improvement Policies |
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| Location and date(s) of workshop: |
Shanghai, China: 13 October 2004 |
| Organiser(s): | IEA / UNEP |
Background: |
A number of Asian countries have faced a considerable and accelerating increase in the motor vehicle population over the past decades. Yet, compared to developed countries vehicle ownership rates are still small: vehicle ownership in China is about 22 vehicles per 1000 inhabitants against some 760 in the US. Access to transport in most developing countries is insufficient: In urban areas, rapid population growth has led to expansion in vehicle fleets with little or no infrastructure development planning. In addition, vehicle fleets in use are aging and often not regularly maintained. This leads to lower fuel efficiency putting pressure on energy security, local air quality and global climate. This side-event will provide an opportunity for government representatives from Asian countries to discuss recent policy initiatives and share experience regarding implementation of fuel economy improvement policies and measures. Recent analyses and experiences of countries from around the world that have adopted fuel economy policies will be shared. Participation is by invitation only. |
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Background Information |
| Proceedings: | Workshop Report
Event Moderator: Michael Walsh Welcome and Opening SessionWelcome (UNEP, IEA) Fuel Economy - Potential, Costs, Technologies, Policies Lee Schipper (WRI)Wider Experiences and Perspectives
Structured Discussion (moderated by Lew Fulton, IEA)
Wrap up, conclusions (Martina Otto, UNEP) Additional Talk (not given at the workshop): |
