Danish motorists among most environmentally-friendly in EU

Danish motorists are among the most environment-friendly within the EU, according to a new research by the Association of Danish Car Dealers, DAF. In 2012, a new car in Denmark emitted on average 117grams of CO2 per km. This is said to be a decline from 122grams in 2011. DAF's analysis is based on statistics provided by the Danish Statistical Office and the European Environmental Agency.
August 7, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Danish motorists are among the most environment-friendly within the 3287 EU, according to a new research by the Association of Danish Car Dealers, DAF. In 2012, a new car in Denmark emitted on average 117grams of CO2 per km. This is said to be a decline from 122grams in 2011.

DAF's analysis is based on statistics provided by the Danish Statistical Office and the European Environmental Agency.
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