On average globally, a small car emits 2,040 kilograms less CO2 per year than a pickup truck. Large SUVs and sports cars also emit particularly high levels of CO2, of course. SUVs are enjoying increasing popularity worldwide; in the home of the automobile, Germany, for example, most new registrations in 2021 came from this segment. Manufacturer’s focus on SUVs may come under pressure, however.
The EU, one of the leaders in pushing for more sustainable car-based travel, recently set stricter limits for emissions from newly registered passenger cars: From 2021, this will be an average of 95 grams per kilometer for a manufacturer’s entire fleet. The requirements provide a strong incentive for automakers to produce and sell more fuel-efficient vehicles with lower CO2 emissions. If they do not comply with the rules, they face fines and from 2030, the limit will be lowered to 61.75 grams.
Below are the worst CO2 offenders, ranked from lowest to highest CO2 emissions.
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7. Small cars
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 1,470
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6. Medium cars
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 1,515
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5. Large cars
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 1,815
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4. Luxury cars
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 2,385
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3. Sports cars
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 2,460
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2. Large SUVs
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 2,550
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1. Pickup trucks
Global average emissions of passenger cars in 2022 (in kg CO2/year): 3,510
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Methodology
The data used in this infographic is taken from the Statista Mobility Market Outlook, which presents up-to-date market figures and forecasts on the markets for motor vehicles and mobility services worldwide. Rankings are based on the annual distanced traveled to 15,000 km. Numbers were calculated in January 2022. You can find more about the methodology here.
This article originally appeared on Statista.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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