UK: Toyota hits EU CO2 target
Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 16 October 2009
According to research by cleangreencars.co.uk, Toyota is the first car maker in the UK to dip below the 130g/km level for mean carbon emissions across its model range.
This figure is significant, as it is the target set by the European Union for all car manufacturers to achieve by 2013.
Analysing data from independent sources, including the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and residual value expert CAP, cleangreencars.co.uk has calculated the average CO2 emissions from a new Toyota to be 129.15g/km.
Jay Nagle of cleangreencars.co.uk said: "It is highly significant that a major manufacturer has met the EU target. It means no mainstream car manufacturer has an excuse for failing to meet the target in future."
While Prius leads the way for Toyota with official CO2 emissions from 89g/km, Toyota also points to other technical improvements it has made to deliver mire efficient performance.
It says the application of Toyota Optimal Drive technologies throughout the Toyota passenger car range during the past year has produced a new generation of petrol and diesel engines, an engine Stop and Start system, and manual and automatic transmissions that contribute to lower CO2 output and more miles per gallon of fuel.
As a result of these technical advances, it says Prius is joined by iQ, Aygo, Yaris, Urban Cruiser and Auris in offering motorists a choice of models with sub-130g/km CO2 emissions.
Sectors: Electric drive, Environment, Vehicle manufacturers, Vehicle manufacturing
Companies: Toyota
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