Average emissions from new cars increased by 2.3g CO2/km in 2018, according to EEA

A report released by the European Environment Agency (EEA) on Wednesday 3 June has revealed that average emissions from new cars registered in the European Union, the United Kingdom and Iceland rose by 2.3g CO₂/km in 2018 to 120.8g CO₂/km. 

Although there had been a steady decrease of nearly 22g CO₂/km between 2010 and 2016, emissions rose slightly in 2017 (+0.4g CO₂/km).

The EEA states that the main reasons for the increase in emissions from new cars are the growing share of petrol cars in new registrations, in particular in the SUV segment, and the slow growth of zero or low emission vehicles, including electric cars.

The report also points out that, while the 2018 figures are 7% below the 130g CO₂/km target set for 2018, a considerable 27% gap still has to be filled to reach the EU target of 95g CO₂/km that applies from 2020 on.

All manufacturers met their specific CO₂ emission targets in 2018, with the exception of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., which is therefore required to pay excess emission premiums.

All of the manufacturers are nevertheless still a long way from their 2020 targets. According to the EEA, Toyota is the closest to its future targets, with an estimated gap to the 2020 target of around 5g CO₂/km, while Mazda Corporations is the furthest, with a gap to its 2020 target of 39g CO₂/km.

To read the report, go to: https://bit.ly/2XsmxKF (Damien Genicot)