Car CO2 emissions data proves hard to find

Prospective cars buyers are struggling to find out how much CO₂ new cars produce when they browse manufacturer websites, according to a report published today.

The research found that only half of 363 attempts to find the official CO₂ value for a particular car were successful.

Manufacturers of lower carbon cars appeared to be no more forthcoming with the information than those selling heavier and thirstier vehicles; Smart, Nissan and Alfa Romeo were found to be the ‘bottom three’ in terms of accessible carbon emissions data.

The Energy Saving Trust, Friends of the Earth Europe and We Are Futureproof are calling for information about CO₂ emissions to be made easier to find on manufacturer websites.

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