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20-07-2008, 02:46 PM
Commodore most petrol-hungry top seller
20-07-2008 - 13:36
By Kerry-Anne Walsh
PETROL-guzzlers that emit high levels of carbon will be exposed in a car buyers' guide.
To be launched by the Federal Government today, the guide compares the running costs and carbon dioxide emissions of a range of makes and models. The web tool, at www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au, has a fuel calculator showing how much motorists can save by buying wisely.
The six-cylinder Holden Commodore is a chief environmental offender, costing $2430 a year for petrol and emitting 2.6 tonnes of carbon.
It is followed closely by the Ford Falcon - $2272 in petrol and belching 3.6 tonnes of carbon annually.
Calculations are based on an average petrol price of $1.50 a litre, and annual distance travelled of 15,000 kilometres.
The Toyota Prius takes top spot in the medium car category, consuming just $990 in petrol and emitting just 1.6 tonnes of carbon.
In comparison, the family favourite medium car, the Toyota Corolla, uses $1642 in petrol and emits 2.6 tonnes of carbon.
Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said filling up the family car had a significant impact on the weekly budget.
"Knowing this cost in advance will help you make an informed choice and ultimately buy a car you can afford," he said.
The website dovetails with a national campaign encouraging car-buyers to "make a smarter choice".
Fuel consumption labels will also start to appear on car windscreens within the next few months. The labels will be mandatory for all new models from October.
© 2007 The Sydney Morning Herald
20-07-2008 - 13:36
By Kerry-Anne Walsh
PETROL-guzzlers that emit high levels of carbon will be exposed in a car buyers' guide.
To be launched by the Federal Government today, the guide compares the running costs and carbon dioxide emissions of a range of makes and models. The web tool, at www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au, has a fuel calculator showing how much motorists can save by buying wisely.
The six-cylinder Holden Commodore is a chief environmental offender, costing $2430 a year for petrol and emitting 2.6 tonnes of carbon.
It is followed closely by the Ford Falcon - $2272 in petrol and belching 3.6 tonnes of carbon annually.
Calculations are based on an average petrol price of $1.50 a litre, and annual distance travelled of 15,000 kilometres.
The Toyota Prius takes top spot in the medium car category, consuming just $990 in petrol and emitting just 1.6 tonnes of carbon.
In comparison, the family favourite medium car, the Toyota Corolla, uses $1642 in petrol and emits 2.6 tonnes of carbon.
Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said filling up the family car had a significant impact on the weekly budget.
"Knowing this cost in advance will help you make an informed choice and ultimately buy a car you can afford," he said.
The website dovetails with a national campaign encouraging car-buyers to "make a smarter choice".
Fuel consumption labels will also start to appear on car windscreens within the next few months. The labels will be mandatory for all new models from October.
© 2007 The Sydney Morning Herald