VCÖ Criticizes Stagnant Fuel Consumption in Cars

The fuel consumption of Austrian households has decreased by only 6 percent over the past 20 years despite technological progress, the Austrian Transport Club (VCÖ) lamented on Wednesday.

Powerful New Cars Cause Higher Fuel Costs

For petrol cars, consumption per 100 kilometers has decreased by 1.4 liters during this period, while the consumption of diesel cars has decreased by only 0.4 liters, according to the organization, citing data from Statistics Austria.

The trend towards larger, heavier, and more powerful new cars is particularly problematic, as it "negates technological advances in engines." This results in higher costs for households and greater environmental damage, according to the VCÖ.

VCÖ Criticizes Automotive Industry

Last year, the 2.16 million diesel cars of Austrian households consumed an average of 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers, which is 0.4 liters less than Austria's diesel cars in 2004, according to the data. The two million petrol cars burned an average of 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers, which is 1.4 liters less than 20 years ago. If the automotive industry had implemented the 3-liter car, which was announced as a standard about 30 years ago, consumption, household costs, and thus the CO2 emissions of car traffic would be much lower, according to the VCÖ's criticism.

(APA/Red)

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