GHG emissions emitted by vehicles in the United States, by fuel type 2016

Volume of greenhouse gas emissions released by passenger vehicles in the United States in 2016, by fuel type (in grams of carbon dioxide equivalents per mile)

The data shows the volume of greenhouse gases emitted by passenger vehicles in the U.S. as of 2016, broken down by fuel type. During this time, plug-in hybrid electric cars released, on average, 209 grams of carbon dioxide equivalents per mile.

Greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles – additional informationThere are several factors that contribute to the volume of emissions that a vehicle emits , including the vehicle’s type, size, and age , weather conditions , vehicle maintenance , and how the vehicle is driven.

Conventional (gasoline-only) 381
Plug-in hybrid electric 209
Battery electric 154