Emission of CO2 and Fuel Consumption for Automotive Vehicles

The paper reviews the relationship between CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption in a range of automobiles presented for type approval over the last two years. The procedures used in the examination for approval in the presented scope have been described and several results of these examinations conducted in Poland in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations no.101 ECE UNO (Directive 93/116 EC) are evaluated. The evaluation of the possibilities of fulfilling the existing and future requirements of the above mentioned CO₂ emissions are discussed.