Industry reveals how UK car makers are accelerating emission cuts

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SMMT report finds overall manufacturing emissions have fallen by over 40 per cent since the year 2000

CO2 emissions from UK car manufacturing fell by over 11 per cent during 2012 meaning the industry has now reduced its greenhouse has output by over 40 per cent since 2000, industry figures will reveal...

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