Cars.com's Carbon-Offset Update
We know, we know: We've been bad about updating you on the carbon emissions we produce while test-driving our fleet, and on how many pounds of CO2 Cars.com is paying to offset. From now on, though, you can expect a regular update every two weeks. To determine the cost of offsetting your own car's emissions, go to this link.
2008 BMW 135i (review)
Total gallons: 19.85
Amount of CO2 emitted: 380.52 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $71.40
2008 Saturn Vue Green Line (review)
Total gallons: 9.94
Amount of CO2 emitted: 194.47 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $53.55
2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD (review)
Total gallons: 10
Amount of CO2 emitted: 195.64 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $53.55
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 (review)
Total gallons: 16.6
Amount of CO2 emitted: 324.76 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $83.30
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS
Total gallons: 8.4
Amount of CO2 emitted: 164.34 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $59.50
2008 Infiniti G37s (review)
Total gallons: 32.5
Amount of CO2 emitted: 635.83 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $71.40
2009 Subaru Forester (review)
Total gallons: 22.3
Amount of CO2 emitted: 436.28 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $65.45
2008 Honda Accord EXL (review)
Total gallons: 13.9
Amount of CO2 emitted: 271.94 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $59.50
2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt
Total gallons: 12.1
Amount of CO2 emitted: 236.72 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $77.35
2008 BMW 650i (review)
Total gallons: 29.43
Amount of CO2 emitted: 575.77 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $77.35
Overall
Total gallons: 175.02
Total CO2: 3,416.27 pounds
Year to date
Total gallons: 270.808
Total C02: 5,298.1 pounds
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Is this just the offset for driving the vehicle or does it take into account manufacturing impact?
Ralphie,
OUR offsets are strictly for the mileage we put on each car. I don't think any of the carbon offsetting organizations are taking into account manufacturing impact.
For mileage there is a very simple formula to use for each vehicle, so I think that's easiest for drivers who want to offset the emissions they produce. I would have to think the manufacturers would be the only ones to know the true cost of the manufacturing process for each car although there are groups who try to figure it out.
carbon footprint= load of crap.
we all know that limiting carbon will make no measureable improvement in "global warming". there is no such thing, there is climate change, its called the earth going through its cycles!!!!!!!!