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Porsche to challenge congestion-charge - reaction
19 February 2008
In response to Porsche's announcement that it may legally challenge the Mayor of London's plans for a 25 congestion charge for the most polluting vehicles, Friends of the Earth's Director, Tony Juniper said
“Cutting carbon dioxide emissions is now an urgent priority and all sectors of the economy will need to play a part in that process. Porsche has founded its business on the promotion and supply of highly polluting vehicles. Along with the rest of the German car industry they are desperately resisting the strong measures needed to tackle the car industry's contribution to climate change. Instead of spending time and energy battling these popular initiatives, such as the congestion charge, it would be more appropriate for Porsche to put its effort into making a new generation of much less polluting vehicles.”
Of the 46 models and variants in Porsche's range, 44 fall into emissions B and G and will face the top 25 daily congestion charge. Porsche's most polluting model, the Cayenne Turbo S, emits 378g of CO2 per kilometre, which is around 4 times as polluting as the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market.
Friends of the Earth is calling on the Chancellor to use the opportunity presented by next month's budget to encourage drivers to switch to greener vehicles.
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Published by Friends of the Earth Trust
Last modified: Jun 2008
