Traffic jams on the M25, England
Set to achieve swingeing cuts in CO2 emissions, Britain is putting the importance of consumer education on a par with technological innovations, to push forward toward a low-carbon society.
Young and new drivers are the main targets of the country’s endeavours to promote eco-driving. It is believed that it will take up to 40 years to change the way people drive in Britain, with many still very heavy on the gas.
A strong awareness to the environment, and no harsh acceleration and brake are among the advice given to people as to how to drive economically, as a key part of efforts to green country’s road transport.
On the technological front, Britain is proud of its achievements in reducing both car fuel consumption and exhaust. However, the country still faces challenges to further improve its car efficiency, to rise up to the pan-European new car emissions standard within six years.
To achieve the goal, the government has been urged to boost the car market and introduce a UK scrappage scheme to incentivise people to dump their old vehicles.
It is noteworthy to see if the low-carbon remedy could bring in a new life for Britain’s car industry, which has been pounded hard during the recession.
For the full story by Dongying Wang, published by Xinhua News Agency in April 2009, please click here. Also, please return to the blog to post your comment.
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