When purchasing a car, we can consider its carbon footprint. To do so, we can opt for hybrid or electric vehicles instead of gasoline or diesel cars.
When purchasing from an authorized dealership, you can check the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and exhaust CO2 emission rates on environmental labels.
Various complex structures can be used as formulas for calculating greenhouse gas emissions. The most general and straightforward formula is as follows:
Greenhouse Gas Emissions = Fuel Consumption x Emission Factor
Therefore, we should thoroughly examine the engine and fuel technology of the vehicle we intend to purchase.
A passenger vehicle emits approximately 2.6 tons of CO2 annually (assuming it is driven 15,000 km per year with an average fuel consumption of 7 liters per 100 km). For vehicles with an average lifespan of 20 years, the total CO2 emissions amount is approximately 52 tons*.
*This amount varies depending on the vehicle’s fuel type, fuel efficiency, and annual mileage.
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