Nissan Tops Carbon-Emission Study

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...and no, it's not good news. Yet.

"Over the last 15 years, Nissan's vehicles have seen the largest increase in carbon-emission rates of the six largest sellers of automobiles in the United States, finds a new report. The average lifetime carbon emissions for Nissan's 2005 fleet rose 9.2% from 1990 due to the automaker producing more light trucks with poorer fuel economy.

"Since the end of this report in 2005, we have added the subcompact Nissan Versa, Altima Hybrid and flex-fuel-capable trucks," explained Nissan spokeswoman Jeannine Ginivan. She continued by saying Nissan "has committed to a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions and to improve fuel economy."

According to the Detroit Free Press, Toyota was the only automaker of the six that saw a decrease in emissions over the 15 year span, reducing emissions by 3%. DaimlerChrysler's fleet had the second highest emissions increase, rising by 4.8%, followed by Honda's increase of 4.4% and Ford's of 4.3%. GM's average rose 3%.

According to the report, the rising emissions rates are due to the increase in popularity of pick-up trucks, minivans and SUVs over the 15 year period."

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But wait, there's more.



Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced its new mid-term environmental action plan, Nissan Green Program 2010 (NGP 2010). This plan is designed to fulfill Nissan’s environmental philosophy of “symbiosis of people, vehicles and nature” and contribute to a sustainable mobile society.

Highlights of Nissan Green Program 2010 include:

Incorporating CO2 reduction as one of the key management performance indicators.

Launch a “three-liter car” with a target of 2010; a gasoline-fueled car that runs 100km on three liters of fuel.

Expand availability of Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) within the next three years.

Launch Nissan electric vehicle early in the next decade.

Develop Nissan’s original hybrid vehicle targeted for launch in FY2010.

Accelerate development of plug-in hybrid technology.

Reduce CO2 emissions from global manufacturing plants by 7% compared to 2005 by 2010.

More can be read here: http://www.automotoportal.com/...-2010
Modified by SHIFT_2.5S at 5:33 PM 11/13/2007

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Interesting article. Thanks for posting that

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