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CO2 emissions

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Cars burn fuel and produce carbon dioxide, a gas that warms the planet. Reducing this gas helps protect the environment.

Technical Definition

CO2 emissions refer to the release of carbon dioxide gas from vehicles, a major contributor to climate change.

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"So as the rules tighten on CO2 emissions, one of the ways that you can sell more big profitable gas guzzlers, big SUVs, is to sell more cheaper city cars."

BRIEFLY: BMW, EV Prices, Tesla Energy & more | 16 Mar 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 00:55

"If the CO2 question is not to use an indelicate word, the question of whether it does dramatically reduce CO2 emissions is sort of a fraudulent claim."

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 17, 2026 - Hour 1 - A Look Back At EV's. Mark Mills Replay Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 11:57

"...Toyota UK has seemed to be so protective of the CO2 emissions levels. You know, in theory, you could buy a line cruiser here in practice. Good luck."

Special Edition - Tokyo Mobility Show 2026 Motoring Podcast - News Show 14:20

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