Article Response: More Car Emissions Information Needed (News Shopper)

Article: CAR dealers and manufacturers must do more to publicise their vehicles' carbon emissions, an organisation says. Independent environmental organisation the Energy Saving Trust made the call after research showed most drivers are unaware of how much CO2 their vehicles produce. Of 1,511 drivers questioned by the organisation, 1,118 did not know the level of their emissions but when buying a car, 1,345 wanted environmental features brought to their attention. The trust claims that choosing a greener car could save drivers £375 a year in fuel costs while cutting down on environmental damage. Trust chief executive Philip Sellwood said: "There is no good reason why at a time of rising fuel prices and higher vehicle excise duties for higher CO2 vehicles, people are continuing to buy inefficient cars. "More still needs to be done to help educate drivers earlier on in the decision making process."

As the awareness for climate change continuously increases, so does the importance of a car's emission output when purchasing a vehicle. I definitely agree with the Energy Saving Trust's call upon car dealers and manufacturers to publicize the emission output of cars sold. In the study conducted by the organization, approximately two-thirds of the people were not oblivious to the amount of carbon dioxide their car emits. Back in the days, people purchased the car with the highest horsepower rating out of the selection. As of now, however, it seems to be the race to see who achieves the highest mileage ratings.