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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stuti Mishra

New SUVs are ‘reversing climate progress’ by emitting more pollution than old cars

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A new SUV purchased in 2023 ends up releasing more harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) per kilometre than a conventional engine car bought in 2013, a study by a climate charity found.

The surge in popularity of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) is reversing the progress made in reducing carbon pollution from new cars, the study by Possible found.

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