Car Emissions Rechner
Berechnen Sie Ihren car\
Jährliche CO2-Emissionen
3.81 metric tons
Annual CO2 Emissions vs Annual Miles Driven
Formel
## How to Calculate Car CO2 Emissions Vehicle emissions depend on how far you drive and how efficient your car is. ### Formula **CO2 (lbs) = (Annual Miles / MPG) * CO2 per Gallon** - Gasoline produces about 19.6 lbs CO2 per gallon - Diesel produces about 22.4 lbs CO2 per gallon Divide pounds by 2,204.6 to get metric tons.
Lösungsbeispiel
You drive 12,000 miles per year in a car that gets 28 mpg.
- 01Gallons used: 12,000 / 28 = 428.6 gallons
- 02CO2 in lbs: 428.6 * 19.6 = 8,400 lbs
- 03CO2 in metric tons: 8,400 / 2,204.6 = 3.81 metric tons
Häufig Gestellte Fragen
How much CO2 does a typical car produce?
A car driven 12,000 miles at 25 mpg produces about 4.27 metric tons of CO2 per year.
Does diesel produce more CO2 than gasoline?
Yes, diesel produces about 22.4 lbs of CO2 per gallon compared to 19.6 for gasoline, but diesel engines are often more fuel-efficient.
How do electric cars compare?
EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions. Including electricity generation, an EV typically produces 50-70% less CO2 than a comparable gasoline car.