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The average car sold in the EU is now over 20 % more efficient than a decade ago, which is clearly good news. Carmakers' rate of progress suggests that future objectives are certainly attainable.
Hans Bruyninckx, EEA Executive Director
Car registration data has been analysed by the EEA in the report 'CO2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2012'. Based on emission levels recorded in vehicle tests, the report shows that in 2012 all major car manufacturers have met their targets for their fleet. Some were already in line with more stringent 2015 targets.
Carbon emissions of the average car sold in the EU fell 2.6 % between 2011 and 2012, cutting the EU average to 132.2 grams of CO2 per kilometre (g CO2/km). This is close to the 130 g target for the average new car sold in 2015.
Each manufacturer has a different target, based on the average mass of their fleet, which is gradually phased in, meaning that in 2012 only 65 % of each manufacturer's fleet needed to meet the target, increasing to 100 % of cars in 2015. By 2020, current legislation states that the average car sold in the EU must not emit more than 95 g CO2/km.
"The average car sold in the EU is now over 20 % more efficient than a decade ago, which is clearly good news," EEA Executive Director Hans Bruyninckx said. "Carmakers' rate of progress suggests that future objectives are certainly attainable. At the same time, however, the EEA looks towards a future transition of the mobility system beyond making efficiency gains in internal combustion engine technology."
Chart: Distance to 2012 target by individual manufacturers
NOTE: This is based on the most efficient 65 % of each manufacturer's fleet, as this is how manufacturers are assessed for 2012 targets.
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/all-larger-carmakers-met-co2 or scan the QR code.
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