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The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier. (english.elpais.com)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Haha, checkmate! Mine emits zero anything!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What kind of vehicle do you have?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

probably a bike. he forgot the CO2 emissions through cal burn.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Chevy Bolt and a Nissan Leaf.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I guess your main emission would be tire rubber then, alongside whatever is used to generate the power stored in your car (unless that's also renewables).

You're doing good. Or well. Or both?