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European Proposal Suggests Capping Van Speeds at 75 MPH

The top speed of vans in the European Union should be electronically limited to 120 km (75 miles) per hour, according to a proposal backed by the European Parliament's environment committee.The plan is part of a debate on how to cut carbon emissions and improve the fuel efficiency of Europe's vehicles. It would only become law if approved by EU member states.Under Tuesday's proposal, vehicle makers would have to fit all new vans sold in the European Union with devices to restrict their speed from January 1 next year.The environment committee members also voted on rules to implement a 147 grams per km (g/km) carbon dioxide emission limit as an average for all EU new vans from 2020 and put forward a maximum range of 105 g/km to 120 g/km from 2025.German liberal politician Holger Krahmer, who has been leading the debate on vans in the European Parliament, welcomed confirmation of the 147 g/km target, but opposed the speed restriction, saying road traffic rules were a matter for individual...

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