The European Union has lead significant efforts in reducing the CO2 emissions by forcing car makers to manufacture greener cars. However, some countries appear to be reluctant in buying eco-friendly cars, according to Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
Romania was ranked 12th in a league table of who buys the most polluting car models in Europe, with an average 156 g/km CO2 emissions, down from the ninth. In 2007, the average emissions of CO2 for cars bought by Romanian drivers was 155g/km.
Portuguese drivers were the most eco-conscious in Europe last year when it came to buying cars with an average of 138g CO/km (ex. VW Polo).
In Latvia, there are the least green drivers with a figure of 181g/km (ex: Subaru Imprezza).
The European Union plans to reduce CO2 emissions of new cars to an average 130g/km by 2015.
“Car makers can build green cars, but they need us to buy them”, said the director of ETA, Andrew Davis.
Ranking CountryAverage CO2 2008 (g/km)1.Portugal1382.France1403.Italy1454.Denmark1465.Malta1476.Belgium1487.Spain1488.Poland1539.Hungary15310.Czech Republic15411.Slovenia15612.
Romania15613.Ireland15714.Netherlands15815.Austria15816.Great Britain15817.Luxembourg16018.Greece16119.Finland16320.Germany16521.Cyprus16622.Lithuania17023.Sweden17424.Estonia17725.Latvia181
