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| Volvo's DRIVe brand is one of many eco badges |
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The average new car CO2 figure fell by an impressive 4.7% in the first half of 2010 to 145.2g/km, compared with the same period in 2009.
That's according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT.)
Average new car CO2 emissions have fallen in every month so far this year. Likewise, registrations of alternative fuel cars have doubled.
"Continued vehicle manufacturer efforts to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions has further reduced average CO2 output during a better than anticipated first half of 2010," said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive.
"The remainder of the year is set to be challenging, especially post the scrappage scheme.
"All manufacturers are committed to offering ever more efficient products through the introduction of increasingly efficient engines and alternative technologies."
The SMMT's figures show that registrations of 'signposted' eco-models have risen by 141.4% in the first half of 2010 to almost 74,000 units and by almost 850% on the first half of 2008.
Examples of the best selling eco sub-brands are Mercedes-Benz blueEFFICIENCY, Volvo DRIVe, Vauxhall Ecoflex and VW Bluemotion. |
