Tuesday September 06, 2005

French PM : "We have entered the post oil era."

peakoil.com -> eurativ.com -> premier-ministre.gouv.fr

In a carefully crafted speech announcing the second phase of action of his government, French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said it was time to "face reality" about energy. "We have entered the post oil era. I want to draw all the consequences and give true impetus to energy savings and renewable energies."

The transport sector will be the most affected with an increase in the car registration tax ("carte grise") as of 1 January 2006 that will be entirely dependent on a given vehicle's pollution levels. In addition, Villepin announced the launch of a 100 million euro R&D programme to supply French people within a five year deadline with a family car consuming less than 3.5 litres per 100 kilometres [28.6 km/l, 67.2 mpg]. Finally, a 5.75% objective was decided for biofuels consumption as part of total fuel consumption "as soon as 2008".

(2005-09-06 08:14:21 SGT) [Energy] Permalink

Most popular blog postings on lowem.log :

1. Singapore MRT rail network length to double by 2020
2. 2010 Nissan Leaf electric car specifications : 107hp, 24KWh lithium-ion batteries, 100-mile range
3. Live spot gold price quotes chart on COMEX
4. 2010 Toyota Prius specifications released : 50 mpg, 1.8L, 134hp, Ni-MH, solar roof option
5. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011 direct download link
6. Real-time live gold and silver price quotes chart on COMEX
7. Singapore electric vehicles : Government agencies EMA and LTA to study EV introduction
8. Book review : Shut Down by William Flynn

Featured articles on lowem.log :

1. Book review : Shut Down by William Flynn
2. Singapore electric cars testing starts with 9 electric vehicles
3. Honda, GS Yuasa JV to make lithium-ion batteries for 2010/2011 Honda Civic Hybrid
4. 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid preliminary specifications released
5. 2010 Honda CR-Z hybrid, 2010 Honda Fit/Jazz hybrid models confirmed
6. 2010 Toyota Prius specifications released : 50 mpg, 1.8L, 134hp, Ni-MH, solar roof option
7. NYMEX crude oil recovers from $32.40 low after 2.2 mbpd OPEC production cut announced
8. Singapore : Nuclear power not ruled out