
CO2 emissions of new cars sold in Europe 2019, by manufacturer
Car CO2 levels in Europe
In 2019, the average new car sold in Europe produced 122 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The 2020/21 CO2 target for the European Union’s passenger car fleet is set at 96 grams per kilometer. European policymakers introduced revised limits on passenger car CO2 emissions.In order to decrease overall carbon dioxide inventories, the European Union is continuing to promote the introduction of plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles such as Nissan’s Leaf or Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Demand for electric cars continues to grow in many countries.