Positive impact of bioethanol – as an alternative fuel – on greenhouse gas emissions
Green NCAP, in the latest evaluation of 2022, analyzed six cars: Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI equipped with a 48V Mild-Hybrid system; Mercedes-Benz T-Class T180; Land Rover Range Rover D350; Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Mild Hybrid and Ford Puma 1.0 EcoBoost Flexifuel, with two different fuel systems: standard E10 petrol and E85 bioethanol (almost pure).
These are the results of the eighth test series 2022 with updated and improved evaluation:
3 STARS: Ford Puma bioethanol
2.5 STARS: Ford Puma petrol and Focus Mild Hybrid, Mercedes Benz T-Class petrol
2 STARS: Kia Sportage Mild Hybrid
1.5 STARS: Land Rover Range Rover diesel
Tests have shown that bioethanol has significant benefits on the overall reduction of greenhouse gases and on the global impact on the environment.
For complete results visit greenncap.com.
