Fact #263: April 14, 2003
Europeans Consider Energy Use When Purchasing a Car
Seventy-five percent of Swedish respondents indicated that they do consider energy use when purchasing a new car, according to a 2002 survey of approximately 16,000 Europeans. The chart below shows the share of respondents answering "yes" when asked the question:
When you decide to buy a new one [car], please tell me whether you pay attention to the energy it uses or not.
Supporting Information
| Country | Share of Respondents Answering "Yes" |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 75% |
| Austria | 73% |
| Germany | 70% |
| Denmark | 68% |
| Italy | 67% |
| Finland | 66% |
| All European Union | 62% |
| Greece | 61% |
| Spain | 61% |
| Netherlands | 61% |
| Belgium | 59% |
| Luxembourg | 59% |
| France | 56% |
| United Kingdom | 52% |
| Ireland | 42% |
| Portugal | 41% |
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Source: European Commission, Energy: Issues, Options, and Technologies (PDF 1.9 MB) December 2002. (Download Adobe Reader) | |
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