Abstract

This paper gives an political overview of possible measures to reach the European aims of fuel reduction and road safety. The following measures are suggested:

(1) driver behavior: supported with econometers, cruise-control, etc.

(2) new technologies: intelligent systems in motor management and the intelligent vehicle-road communication systems.

(3) power reduction: todays engines are (very) over-powered. Fuel consumption may be reduced if we reduce the power to an acceptable level. In the Working Parties of the ECE and EC the discussion about this item has started.

The paper presents the political backgrounds of these measures and the way to reach the aims of safety and emissions.

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Panel 2. Commercial Technologies and Buildings

Panel 1. Policy, Programs and Program Evaluation

Panel 4. The Energy-Environment Link

Panel 3. Human Dimensions of Energy-Use and Conservation

Panel 5. Transport