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Average new car CO2 falls 3.6% in quarter two

09 July 2008 #Emissions #SMMT News

Quarter 2 and year-to-June

 

 

Jan – Jun 08

Jan – Jun 07

Quarter 2 O8

Quarter 2 O7

Average CO2

160.47

165.74

159.68

165.72

% change

-3.18%

 

-3.64%

 

 

Data source: www.cleangreencars.co.uk /SMMT

 

Paul Everitt chief executive of SMMT commented, “Today’s figures are further evidence of the progress car makers have made in cutting CO2 from new models. The reductions are significant and sustained and will increase as more fuel-efficient cars come to market. We will continue to work with fuel companies, government and other stakeholders to ensure that our progress is supported by the right incentives, a strong re-fuelling infrastructure and better consumer information.”

 

“The first six months of the year have seen the biggest drop in new car CO2 on record,” said Jay Nagley of Clean Green Cars. “The great irony is that rising fuel costs, not environmental concerns, have done more to accelerate the shift to fuel efficient cars than any other initiative.  Whether we like it or not, for most people, saving money still trumps saving the planet when it comes to buying a new car.”

Year-on-year figures

Year end

CO2 in g/km

% change

1997

189.8

 

1998

188.4

-0.7%

1999

185

-1.8%

2000

181

-2.2%

2001

177.6

-1.9%

2002

174.2

-1.9%

2003

172.1

-1.2%

2004

171.4

-0.4%

2005

169.4

-1.2%

2006

167.2

-1.3%

2007

164.9

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