Greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars in the United States in 2022 were roughly 43 percent below what they were in 1990, and 35 percent below 2005 levels. By comparison, emissions from light-duty trucks (LDTs) in 2022 were more than double what they were in 1990. Combined, these two vehicle types accounted for more than 56 percent of U.S. transportation GHG emissions in 2022.
Change in annual transportation greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2022 relative to 1990 and 2005 levels, by vehicle type
(in percent)
Figures have been calculated by Statista using data provided by the source.
*Consists of emissions from jet fuel consumed by domestic operations of commercial aircraft (no bunkers). **Consists of emissions from jet fuel and aviation gasoline consumption by general aviation and military aircraft. ***Fluctuations in emission estimates are associated with fluctuations in reported fuel consumption and may reflect issues with data sources
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Environmental Protection Agency. (April 11, 2024). Change in annual transportation greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2022 relative to 1990 and 2005 levels, by vehicle type (in percent) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457898/us-road-vehicle-ghg-emissions-by-vehicle-type/
Environmental Protection Agency. "Change in annual transportation greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2022 relative to 1990 and 2005 levels, by vehicle type (in percent)." Chart. April 11, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457898/us-road-vehicle-ghg-emissions-by-vehicle-type/
Environmental Protection Agency. (2024). Change in annual transportation greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2022 relative to 1990 and 2005 levels, by vehicle type (in percent). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457898/us-road-vehicle-ghg-emissions-by-vehicle-type/
Environmental Protection Agency. "Change in Annual Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions in The United States in 2022 Relative to 1990 and 2005 Levels, by Vehicle Type (in Percent)." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457898/us-road-vehicle-ghg-emissions-by-vehicle-type/
Environmental Protection Agency, Change in annual transportation greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2022 relative to 1990 and 2005 levels, by vehicle type (in percent) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457898/us-road-vehicle-ghg-emissions-by-vehicle-type/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Change in annual transportation greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2022 relative to 1990 and 2005 levels, by vehicle type (in percent) [Graph], Environmental Protection Agency, April 11, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457898/us-road-vehicle-ghg-emissions-by-vehicle-type/
