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CNW Marketing's study on the true, real-life environmental impact of automobiles wasn't well-received by everyone. You can read about it here at GoodCarBadCar, but it appears that CNW's study is now outdated. Cardiff University has teamed up with Clifford Thames to provide consumers with another list.
Granted, this study took a long look at cars we North Americans aren't able to purchase - and it shows. However, that very fact - that we can't buy'em - ought to tell us something. The vehicles that cause less harm to the environment either wouldn't be accepted in the USA or Canada or are perceived to be of little interest to us.
Leaders of the study looked at emissions (CO2 and NOx, for instance) as well as their manufacturing, recyclability, size, and the cost of the energy required. Before you check out the list, hear ye this: Paul Nieuwenhuis from Cardiff Uni. says that all the efforts put towards clean diesel and hybrid tech will not suffice if automakers are to meet the targets now being discussed for European Union emissions in Brussels. Weight loss, suggests the Nieuwenhuis, is crucial.
He also points out that creating smaller luxury cars would have long-term benefits for everyone's pocketbooks. Follow the chain: wealthy buyers tire of their cars more quickly and resale values tumble; but although buyers of second-hand cars are perhaps financially capable of purchasing the car they're unable to afford the running costs. Smaller cars running more efficient (and less powerful engines) would make it more likely that regular Joe's and Jane's would buy that used BMW. Higher second-hand values would also lift the image of respective brands.
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Cars
YET ANOTHER REAL-LIFE ECO IMPACT STUDY
CNW Marketing's study on the true, real-life environmental impact of automobiles wasn't well-received by everyone. You can read about it here at GoodCarBadCar, but it appears that CNW's study is now outdated. Cardiff University has teamed up with Clifford Thames to provide consumers with another list.Granted, this study took a long look at cars we North Americans aren't able to purchase - and it shows. However, that very fact - that we can't buy'em - ought to tell us something. The vehicles that cause less harm to the environment either wouldn't be accepted in the USA or Canada or are perceived to be of little interest to us.
Leaders of the study looked at emissions (CO2 and NOx, for instance) as well as their manufacturing, recyclability, size, and the cost of the energy required. Before you check out the list, hear ye this: Paul Nieuwenhuis from Cardiff Uni. says that all the efforts put towards clean diesel and hybrid tech will not suffice if automakers are to meet the targets now being discussed for European Union emissions in Brussels. Weight loss, suggests the Nieuwenhuis, is crucial.
He also points out that creating smaller luxury cars would have long-term benefits for everyone's pocketbooks. Follow the chain: wealthy buyers tire of their cars more quickly and resale values tumble; but although buyers of second-hand cars are perhaps financially capable of purchasing the car they're unable to afford the running costs. Smaller cars running more efficient (and less powerful engines) would make it more likely that regular Joe's and Jane's would buy that used BMW. Higher second-hand values would also lift the image of respective brands.
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- Study Says 2020 Epa Targets Can Be Met With Gasoline Engines
Even though hybrids and EVs are all the rage these days, a study by the Boston Consulting Group found that most automakers will be able to meet 2020 EPA emissions targets using gasoline engines that will be 40% more fuel efficient than the current powerplants....
- Average Co2 Emissions Of New Cars In Europe Fall 12% In 6 Years
Average European new car CO2 emissions have fallen by around 12% since 2003, according to a new study from auto consultancy JATO Dynamics. The volume-weighted European new car average is now 145.9 g/km, almost 20 g/km less than 2003, when JATO began...
- Eu: New Co2 Study Reveals That German Carmakers Are Off Course
A new study conducted by the European Federation of Transport and Environment shows that French, Italian and Japanese carmakers have extended their lead over German rivals last year in the race to deliver fuel efficient and low emission vehicles.. From...
- True Car Cost
Consulting firm Runzheimer International has released a study that suggests purchasing and operating a Toyota Corolla wouldn't cost much more than simply operating a Cadillac STS. The STS topped the passenger-car list of most expensive vehicles to...
- Insane Fuel Economy - By Smart
Perhaps the timing is ripening for a GCBC Lowdown on the smart fortwo. Perhaps this post would be aptly named a rundown - a simple mathematical view of the new smart fortwo. Canada sees a somewhat different fortwo than that which is available to the...