The environmental impact of junking an older working car for a
new one with slightly better gas mileage
new one with slightly better gas mileage
A 2004 analysis by Toyota found that as much as 28 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions generated during the life-cycle of a typical gasoline-powered car can occur during its manufacture and its transportation to the dealer; the remaining emissions occur during driving once its new owner takes possession.
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