“The growing gap means consumers spend a lot more money on fuels than anticipated. According to studies by our members, motorists pay in average an extra 400€ per year for fuel”
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European new car CO2 emissions are rising because of heavier, bigger diesels
Provisional data for European new car carbon emissions in 2017 published today shows the small but expected rise in new car CO2 emissions of 0.4g/km is due to the strong growth in sales of crossover and SUV models – mainly diesel powered.
Report “From laboratory to road” – International, by ICCT
A comparison of official and real-world fuel consumption and CO2 values for passenger cars in Europe, the United States, China, and Japan
Report “From laboratory to road”, by ICCT
A 2017 update of official and “real-world” fuel consumption and CO2 values for passenger cars in Europe
New car efficiency virtually unchanged for a fifth year. Car CO2 test results a sham, shows ICCT study.
Since 2012 new car CO2 emissions have reduced by just 2% on the road compared to nearly 11% in fake laboratory tests.
Report “Real world fuel economy measurements”, by PSA, T&E, FNE and Bureau Veritas
PEMS tests for CO2 fuel economy provide a robust basis for measuring the real-world fuel economy and CO2 emissions of vehicles
Report “Diesel: the true (dirty) story”, by T&E
Diesel cars not only are worse than petrol cars in terms of air pollution, they also emit more CO2
Event “Shift up a gear” – How to decarbonise European cars
Electrification and ambitious CO2 standards for Europe’s cars are key to decarbonising transport
Honest fuel consumption figures of passenger cars: For consumer rights and climate protection
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Interview with Peter Mock, ICCT’s Europe Managing Director, on the WLTP and the fuel consumption gap
“Improving the test cycle won´t help if we don´t have better enforcement. It is as if a teacher would change the exam questions but then still leave the room during the exam”
