hiwayman17
12-04-2002, 07:33 PM
Other key findings from the UCS survey:
* Toyota is the only automaker to cut its fleet average of CO2 emissions from model year 2000 to 2001.
* Honda's lead in the rankings slipped as new tailpipe standards forced competitors to catch up on reducing smog-forming emissions.
* Nissan's most popular cars and trucks are consistently among the least fuel-efficient vehicles in many size classes.
* DaimlerChrysler's CO2 emissions rose more than other automaker's from 2000 to 2001, even though it was the only firm to reduce its reliance on truck sales.
* Toyota is the only automaker to cut its fleet average of CO2 emissions from model year 2000 to 2001.
* Honda's lead in the rankings slipped as new tailpipe standards forced competitors to catch up on reducing smog-forming emissions.
* Nissan's most popular cars and trucks are consistently among the least fuel-efficient vehicles in many size classes.
* DaimlerChrysler's CO2 emissions rose more than other automaker's from 2000 to 2001, even though it was the only firm to reduce its reliance on truck sales.