Dazzled by diesel? The impact on carbon dioxide emissions of the shift to diesels in Europe through 2009

► By 2009 diesels had captured over 55% of the new car market in the EU. ► New diesels in 2009 emitted only 2% lower average CO2 than new gasoline cars. ► Diesel cars continue to be driven farther than gasoline cars. ► Overall there has been little net CO2 reduction from the switch to diesels in Europe.