Climate impact of cars
GIVEN:
The average car in Europe weighs 1.5 metric tons (1500kg)and in the US: 2 tons (2000kg).
GIVEN:
One litre of petrol weighs 0.737 kg and one litre of petrol gives rise to 2.32kg of carbon dioxide.
GIVEN:
The European Fuel Efficiency Regulations demand maximum 5 litres per 100km.
Calculate:
How far must you drive in order to emit a weight of carbon dioxide equivalent to the weight of the car?
Present:
Give an idea of what the distance stated as your answer in Calculate means (for example how many trips between major cities in your country, or how many commutes to and from work – state the average car commuting distance of course).
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