Low CO2 emission vehicles
Reducing emissions from cars are key to fighting global warming. Low emission vehicles are being introduced into the market all the time. Below is a table showing some of the latest models, which could save you money and help save the planet too.
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- Low emission cars
'Green' Cars
| |
Type |
MPG |
0-60 mph |
Range
per tank
|
CO2/Km |
| Toyota Prius |
Hybrid
|
65.7 |
11
sec |
104 miles |
104 g |
| G-Wiz |
Electric
|
|
|
40 miles |
0
g* |
| Piaggio MPV |
Electric
|
|
|
100 miles |
0 g* |
| Aixam
A.751 |
Diesel
|
80 |
|
300 miles |
110 g |
| Vauxhall Corsa |
Dual
fuel
|
38.2 |
10.9 sec |
644 miles |
119 g |
| Honda
Civic |
Hybrid
|
57.6 |
13 sec |
640 miles |
116 g |
| Smart
LPG |
LPG
|
50+ |
17.7 sec |
250 miles |
90 g |
LPG Cars make use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. LPG is about half the price of petrol.
Compared to petrol, LPG vehicles typically offer a 10-15% reduction in lifecycle emissions of carbon dioxide
Dual fuel cars can run on LPG and petrol, and are able to switch between each type of fuel.
Hybrid cars make use of a petrol engine and electric motor. The electric motor is powered by a battery, which is charged when breaking or deceleration takes place.
Electric cars need to be charged during the night - normally 10-12 hours. Limited range per charge
Electrical cars produce next to no CO2, if the electricity used to power the car comes from a renewable energy source.
If the electricity comes from a conventional power station, it will generate CO2 as part of producing the electricity required to run the electric car.
