31/07/2007

Best on C02 car rankings go live

From today, car buyers will be able to find the most environmentally friendly vehicle for their needs, thanks to a new rankings system launched by the Department for Transport.

Forster has been working with the DfT on their ACT ON C0₂ campaign since its launch in March.  ACT ON CO₂ aims to maximise awareness of the contribution each person can make to reducing climate change, through small lifestyle changes in their car purchasing and driving habits.

The rankings system - compiled in association with What Car? magazine - is the latest part of the campaign.

People considering buying a new car can now visit Act on CO2 on the Department for Transport's website to search for the type of vehicle they're looking for by category, transmission and fuel type and automatically be given a list of the lowest CO₂ emitting models.

The 14 car categories were developed by What Car? magazine, based partly on groupings used by the motor industry to classify cars and partly on their expertise following extensive reader research about perceptions of the market.

By choosing the car with the most fuel efficient engine in its class, drivers could reduce their engine CO₂ emissions by 24 per cent and potentially save a quarter on fuel costs.

See some of the coverage generated by The Times Online or find out how friendly your car is by here.

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