The EU's commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and its "three pillars" strategy. The environmental agreement entered into with the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA); execution of the agreement; its contents; assessment by the Commission; the position of nonmembers of ACEA. Intermediate evaluation of the agreement. Reasons for adopting an environmental agreement rather than formulating legislation-uncertainty about the relative success of different technological measures, changes in marketing mix and keeping the global playing field level Conclusion that "the challenge will consist in putting the agreement into practice".
European Energy and Environmental Law Review