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Average new car CO2 falls 3.6% per cent in quarter two
9th July 2008 (Source: SMMT & Clean Green Cars )
Today, Clean Green Cars1 in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), reveals average new car CO2 for the second quarter of 2008
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
“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.”
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.”
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 |
-1.4% |
| 2008 (Q1) |
161.1 |
-2.8% |
| 2008 (Q2) |
159.7 |
-3.6% |
Editor’s note:
1. The aim of www.cleangreencars.co.uk is simple: to provide clear, easily understood advice about choosing and using cars in a more environmentally considerate way. Our goal is to advise which cars are the best of their type, whether that is a small hatchback or something that can carry seven people. Its founders are Richard Bremner, one of Britain’s leading motoring journalists, and Jay Nagley, a prominent industry analyst.
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