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*'''2.6 tonnes C02''' and $7000 compared to a large car like a Land cruiser | *'''2.6 tonnes C02''' and $7000 compared to a large car like a Land cruiser | ||
*'''0.9 tonnes C02''' and $3000 compared to small car like a Corolla | *'''0.9 tonnes C02''' and $3000 compared to small car like a Corolla | ||
== Trains are the best form of urban transport == | |||
Rail passenger transport has the lowest carbon emissions - full trains are clearly much more energy efficient than cars. Relative to a trip in a car, carbon emissions are: | |||
* Train trips - one eighth (8 times better) | |||
* Light rail - one quarter (4 times better) | |||
* Buses - one half (2 times better) |
Revision as of 22:46, 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 a large car like a Land cruiser
- 0.9 tonnes C02 and $3000 compared to small car like a Corolla
Trains are the best form of urban transport
Rail passenger transport has the lowest carbon emissions - full trains are clearly much more energy efficient than cars. Relative to a trip in a car, carbon emissions are:
- Train trips - one eighth (8 times better)
- Light rail - one quarter (4 times better)
- Buses - one half (2 times better)