Glossary / General

CO2

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

CO2 is a gas that comes from burning fuels like diesel. It's important because too much of it in the atmosphere can harm the environment, so governments try to limit how much is produced by cars.

Technical Definition

CO2, or carbon dioxide, is a greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels, including diesel. Regulations aimed at reducing CO2 emissions have influenced the automotive industry, particularly regarding fuel types and engine technologies.

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"Jim Baumbick, says that the industry needs to sell EVs on personal benefits and not CO2, and I've been saying that for,"
DAILY: ID.Buzz Returns To USA, Tesla Virtual Supercharger Queues and Ford Urges More From Europe | 16 May 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 07:49

"[858.8s] yeah, because it could make a difference between, I think that, because that my A2 is 109 grams [865.0s] per kilometres of CO2. But I suppose if they hadn't sculpted the rear lights, if..."
The road trip is NOT dead; fixing a stranded Golf; annoying rattles My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 14:18

"So EPA have rescinded their 2009 endangerment finding saying, basically saying that CO2 is bad. They've gone, it's probably fine."
C.R.E.A.M. #78 - Gallardo Sold, Car Event Names and US Emissions Regs C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 19:37

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