Renault recognised for its low CO2 emissions
By Jamie White – Head of Communications
The Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of its cars low CO2 emissions.
The ranking is the fruit of the rejuvenation of its range, the success of its energy efficient range of engines and its electric vehicle sales.
The Renault Group has also become the first automotive group to be under 115g/km of CO2, based on its sales of passenger cars in 2013, with an overall average of 114.7g/km of CO2 per vehicle.
Renault Group owes this performance to the recent success of its ranges, notably including five models that return less than 100g/km CO2 - Twingo, New Clio, Captur, Megane and Dacia Sandero.
In the small five-seater diesel car sector, New Clio Energy dCi 90 eco² is the class leader with 83g/km, while overall, the New Renault Clio range emits 18.5g/km of CO2 less than the model’s previous generation.
Renault electric vehicle sales have also contributed significantly to the Group’s low average CO2 emissions. Taken as a whole, the average level of CO2 emissions per kilometre across Renault Group’s entire range has improved by nearly 11g in 2013 over 2012, falling from 125.5g/km to 114.7g/km.
Jean-Philippe Hermine, Director, Renault Group, Environmental Plan, said: “This position of market leader is proof that the combination of our powertrain strategy – with our range of Energy engines – and our electric vehicle strategy is bearing fruit. Thanks to these innovations, Renault Group is achieving tangible results and maintaining its objective to significantly reduce the long-term environmental footprint of its activities. At the same time, these improvements are beneficial for both the planet and our customers.”
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