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New vans sold in Europe in 2017: large decrease in annual average CO2 emissions

News Published 17 May 2018 Last modified 17 May 2018

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Average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new vans registered in the European Union (EU) in 2017 were 4.7% lower than in 2016, according to preliminary data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). This is the highest annual reduction reported since the regulation to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles came into force in 2011.