Climate ratings for cars

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Berlin, Germany

Germany plans to require automakers to disclose how much carbon dioxide each car model emits, so consumers can make “green” decisions. “Car dealers should provide information about environmental impact in a way we’re familiar with from our refrigerators and air conditioners—with a clearly visible tag,” said Transport Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee. The European Union has been pressuring Germany, Europe’s largest economy and largest automaker, to play a bigger role in fighting global warming. “The German industry can do more,” E.U. Environ

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