Study shows U.S. still stalled on global warming pollution; only Toyota and BMW cut CO2 rates

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  1. Tideland Prius

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    Washington, D.C. - A new study on U.S. auto emissions by the nonprofit organization Environmental Defense says that although the rate of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has dipped for the first time in two decades, it has risen 73 per cent since 1970, due to a steady rise in driving, a decline in fuel economy and no progress on truly renewable, low-carbon fuels.

    The report looks at the automakers' overall "carbon burden", which reflects the efficiency of vehicles, the carbon intensity of the fuel they run on, and new vehicle sales. The study shows that while average CO2 emissions from new vehicles fell three percent from 2004 to 2005, it remains up a net 1.5 percent since 1990.


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    Interesting to see that CO2 emissions were on the rise for GM even though their market share dropped.
     
    #1 Tideland Prius, Sep 5, 2007
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    I didn't have a chance to view the article yet, but market share could drop though GM may be selling more units in total. In fact, I suspect that GM is selling far more vehicles today than it did in 1970 although their market share has dropped substantially.
     
    #2 TimBikes, Sep 7, 2007
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