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UK new car CO2 emissions fell 3.5% in 2010 and more than 20% since 2000

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2011

Emissions of new cars in the UK fell 3.5% Average CO 2 emissions from new cars have fallen by more than 20% since 2000. An earlier report by the SMMT showed that average new car CO 2 emissions fell 4.7% The scrappage scheme, which ended in March 2010, was a significant factor in this trend. to an average of 144.2

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2000 2010 CO2 Emissions

Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. The increased lifetime of cars negatively affects the fuel efficiency average of the fleet, with negative environmental implications. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al.

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Emissions CO2 2000 Vehicles

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UK new car CO2 emissions fell 3.5% in 2010 and more than 20% since 2000

Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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