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According to the EEA report Monitoring CO2 emissions from passenger cars and vans in 2014, the average emissions of a new car sold in 2014 were 123.4 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre (g CO2/km), significantly below the 2015 target of 130 g CO2/km set for the EU as a whole. Similarly, the average emissions from vans sold in 2014 were 169.1 g CO2/km, below the 2017 limit of 175 g CO2/km. Compliance with the EU fleet average targets is verified against the specific emissions targets set for each car and van manufacturer. The report shows that almost all manufacturers achieved their individual emissions targets set for 2014.
In accordance with current EU regulations ((EC) No 443/2009 for passenger cars and (EU) No 510/2011 for vans), the EEA collects data on all new vehicles registered in Europe and makes it available online. The data collected includes information on various parameters, including CO2 emissions and vehicle mass. Data is reported by all Member States in order to evaluate the performance of the new vehicle fleet towards the respective CO2 emissions targets. Air pollutant emissions, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), are not addressed in this report.
The CO2 emissions reported to the EEA are based on exhaust measurements performed under standardised laboratory conditions, following the requirements of the New European Driving Cycle test procedure. This cycle allows a comparison of emissions by manufacturers, but it does not necessarily represent real-world driving conditions. A new procedure known as the ‘Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure’ (WLTP) has been developed so that laboratory results may in the future better represent actual vehicle performance on the road. However, the introduction date of this new procedure in the EU is not yet agreed.
Since finalisation of the EEA report and underpinning datasets, Volkswagen Group has publicly confirmed that the CO2 emission values it has published for some models are incorrectly stated. The company is presently reviewing which models are specifically affected. This report documents the latest official data submitted by Member States and vehicle manufacturers. However it is not possible to assess at this stage the extent to which incorrect data from vehicle manufacturers may alter the analysis and conclusions.
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/co2-emissions-from-new-vehicles or scan the QR code.
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