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Carmakers carbon footprint heavier than claimed

May 25th 2008 in Uncategorized
Carmakers carbon footprint heavier than claimed

Auto Express study highlights emissions discrepancies

Carmakers have been accused of exaggerating their green credentials with C02 road test emissions figures consistently higher than those claimed.

Auto Express conducted “Green or Gimmick” road tests on eight vehicles, which, it said, all produced higher emissions than advertised.

The manufacturer’s official figures are based on laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers, importers or independent test engineers, and do not always reflect driving conditions.

The Toyota Prius, the most lauded hybrid model, produced 157g/km CO2 emissions, compared to the official figure of 104 g/km.

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