New Cars Helping to Lower Emissions by 5 Percent

It now seems that some sources say that average carbon dioxide emissions from new vehicles in the UK is down nearly 5 percent when compared to a year ago. This is great news since the UK is working as hard as they can to lower their carbon footprint.

These latest figures, from the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders, did show a 4.7 percent drop in average emission rates from vehicles registered in the first six months of 2010. At the same time, however, registrations of alternatively fueled cars were found to have doubled.

The chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders, Paul Everitt, said that the continued vehicle manufacturer efforts to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions is starting to pay off. People are seeing a reduced average for carbon dioxide output. This is something that is going to keep improving in years to come.

He went on to add that the remainder of the year could be challenging but all manufacturers are committed to offering even more efficient products. They are doing this through the introduction of increasingly efficient engines and alternative technologies.

These figures came just after the announcement from the government that they are going to fund six new gas refueling and electric recharging infrastructure projects around the UK. This is great news for car companies that are looking to make cars that are fueled by other means.

This news may also help encourage people who are driving normal cars to upgrade to more fuel efficient cars. People may be more willing to buy cars that are powered by other means if there are more recharging stations around the UK.