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Mark breaks record on emissions

Jato Dynamics returned to CO2 emissions in 23 European markets and concluded that in 2018 the highest value was reached since 2014: 120.5 g / km. That is, the average increased by 2.4 g / km, a fact that is explained by the growing demand for gasoline engines, to the detriment of diesel, whose sales fell 18% compared to 2017.
On the other hand, last year, consumers in the 23 European markets analyzed by Jato acquired more SUV, especially since 16 new models were launched. It turns out that these vehicles are far from being the most environmentally friendly. On the other hand, as they are heavier and less aerodynamic, there is no escape from higher fuel consumption compared to what would be obtained with sedans, for example, which contributed to a greater release of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Considering only this criterion, Jato organized the 20 best selling brands in Europe, according to the average emissions calculated from the new registrations recorded in 2018. Mercedes was the brand with the worst classification, appearing at the end of the table with a average of 139.6 g / km, ie 30 g / km more than the best-rated manufacturer, Toyota.
While the German manufacturer was the one that accused the biggest increase of the table (plus 10.5 g / km from 2017), the Japanese brand did not leave foot of the leadership. The previous year, Toyota had already taken first place on the podium, but in 2018 even managed to stay below the 100 g / km barrier. And it seems that in 2019 the Japanese brand will still achieve a better result, given that the new Corolla and RAV4 are marketed exclusively with hybrid engines.
Where does Nissan come in after selling so many Leaf? Between Audi, BMW and Volvo, who takes the best? Find the answer to these questions in the photogallery above. Below is the table, organized by countries, where Portugal is the runner-up of the lowest emissions, just behind the (unbeatable) Norway.

Ranking	Nation	emissions CO2 2018 (g/km)	emissions CO2 2017 (g/km)	(g/km)
1	Noruega	72.4	83.7	-11,4
2	Portugal	105.4	104.2	+1,2
3	Países Baixos	106.0	108.9	-2,9
4	Dinamarca	111.0	108.0	+3,0
5	Grécia	111.4	108.6	+2,8
6	França	112.0	110.7	+1,3
7	Irlanda	113.1	111.8	+,,2
8	Croácia	114.7	112.0	+2,8
9	Itália	115.3	112.5	+2,8
10	Finlândia	118.4	119.0	-0,6
11	Espanha	118.6	114.8	+3,8
12	Bélgica	119.3	115.4	+4,0
13	Eslovénia	120.0	118.3	+1,7
14	Roménia	121.3	118.8	+2,5
15	Suécia	122.0	121.8	+0,3
16	Áustria	123.4	120.4	+3,0
17	Reino Unido	125.1	120.8	+4,3
18	República Checa	125.6	124.8	+0,9
19	Hungria	125.9	124.3	+1,7
20	Eslováquia	127.1	125.1	+1,9
21	Polónia	128.3	126.4	+1,9
22	Alemanha	129.1	126.2	+2,9
23	Suíça	137.3	133.3	+4,0
	Total	120.5	118.1	+2,4

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