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CO2 g/km
CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions, shown in grams emitted per vehicle per kilometer. An asphyxiant gas, not classified as toxic but can cause suffocation in concentrations of 7-10%.
CO [mg/km]
CO (carbon monoxide), toxic to humans when in concentrations in excess of 35 ppm (parts per million or milligrams per litre). It is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas.
NOx [mg/km]
NOx (mono-nitrogen oxided), produced from the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen gases during combustion, contributing significantly towards air pollution. Not to be confused with nitrous oxide.
*Less than average: based on similar sized engines between 1298 and 1498 engines.
The following fuel emissions data outlines the official recorded CO2 emissions level for the VAUXHALL Ampera, Model Year 2012 'Earth' EV & 1.4 with 17" wheels, derived from the VCA Executive Agency of the Government's UK Department for Transport.
Emissions
| Emission Type | Level(s) |
|---|---|
| Metric Urban (Cold) | N/a |
| Metric Extra-Urban | N/a |
| Metric Combined | 1.2 |
| Imperial Urban (Cold) | N/a |
| Imperial Extra-Urban | N/a |
| Imperial Combined | 235.4 |
| CO2 g/km | 27 |
| Emissions CO (mg/km) | 184 |
| THC Emissions (mg/km) | 17 |
| Emissions NOx (mg/km) | 1 |
| THC + NOx Emissions (mg/km) | N/a |
| Particulates (No.) (mg/km) | N/a |
Vehicle Information
| Manufacturer | Level(s) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VAUXHALL |
| Model | Ampera, Model Year 2012 |
| Variant | 'Earth' EV & 1.4 with 17" wheels |
| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Engine Capacity | 1398 |
| Fuel Type | Electricity / Petrol |
| Electric Energy Consumption | 4.6 |
| Electricity Cost | 368 |
| Wh/km | 135 |
| Maximum Range | 87km / 54mi |
| Cost / 12,000 miles | 628 |
| Euro Standard | 5 |
| Noise Level dB(A) | 69.0 |
| Date Last Changed | 01 May 2014 |
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