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* Japanese cars are required by law to get more than 45 miles per gallon whereas for cars in the U.S. the standard is under 25 mpg. | * Japanese cars are required by law to get more than 45 miles per gallon whereas for cars in the U.S. the standard is under 25 mpg. | ||
* Australian cars have a [http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/transport/env_strategy.html#nafc voluntary target] set in 2003 of 6.8L/100km for petrol passenger cars by 2010. This represents an 18% improvement in the fuel efficiency of new vehicles between 2002 and 2010. | * Australian cars have a [http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/transport/env_strategy.html#nafc voluntary target] set in 2003 of 6.8L/100km for petrol passenger cars by 2010. This represents an 18% improvement in the fuel efficiency of new vehicles between 2002 and 2010. | ||
== Cycling saves carbon emissions== | |||
* A cyclist who commutes 18km each way every day on a relatively flat commute will save each year: | |||
**2.6 tonnes C02 and $7000 compared to the Land cruiser | |||
**0.9 tonnes of C02 and $3000 compared to the Corolla | |||
Revision as of 22:34, 12 August 2007
Interesting facts on green topics.
Car fuel consumption standards
- Japanese cars are required by law to get more than 45 miles per gallon whereas for cars in the U.S. the standard is under 25 mpg.
- Australian cars have a voluntary target set in 2003 of 6.8L/100km for petrol passenger cars by 2010. This represents an 18% improvement in the fuel efficiency of new vehicles between 2002 and 2010.
Cycling saves carbon emissions
- A cyclist who commutes 18km each way every day on a relatively flat commute will save each year:
- 2.6 tonnes C02 and $7000 compared to the Land cruiser
- 0.9 tonnes of C02 and $3000 compared to the Corolla