UK new car emissions drop 3.5 per cent in 2010

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Annual industry report says average carbon output has dropped 20 per cent over the last decade

Average carbon emissions from new cars sold in 2010 fell by 3.5 per cent compared to 2009, dropping to 144.2g/km and delivering a 20 per cent decrease in average emissions since 2000. This is the finding...

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