In order to continuously improve fuel economy information in the interest of customers, Automobiles Peugeot, as part of the PSA Group, and the NGO Transport & Environment have agreed to work together to measure and publicise real-world fuel economy figures as a first step by spring 2016, and pollutant levels including nitrogen oxides (NOx) as a second step with Euro 6.2 passenger vehicles by spring 2017.
The procedure will measure real-world fuel economy for each of Peugeot’s main passenger vehicle models with tests on open public roads near Paris in real driving conditions, with segments to include urban, extra-urban and highway driving. The procedure will be included in the PSA Group’s Quality processes. The process, its correct execution and the tests results' measurement will be audited and validated by an internationally recognised independent third party. Discussions are underway with Bureau Veritas concerning the execution of this program.
Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing Board of the PSA Group, said: "This innovative initiative is a clear demonstration that a carmaker and independent NGOs can reach agreement for the benefit of customer information. This will also highlight the advanced technologies that PSA is developing to contribute to fuel efficiency.”
Jos Dings, Director at T&E, said: “Real world measurements of CO2 emissions and fuel economy will help drivers choose the most efficient models benefiting consumers, public health and the environment. We are confident that the work we plan to undertake with PSA can generate transparent robust results that everyone can rely on.”
Peugeot’s parent company, the PSA Group, sold 3 million vehicles worldwide in 2014. The second largest carmaker in Europe, it recorded sales and revenue of €54 billion in 2014. The Group confirms its position of European leader in terms of CO2 emissions, with an average of 110.3 grams of CO2/km in 2014.
Transport & Environment is the only EU-level environmental organisation specialising in delivering a sustainable transport policy. T&E’s clean vehicles policy aims to drive the development of vehicles, the use and manufacturing of which has a sustainable environmental footprint and negligible health effects.
Automobiles Peugeot has pledged to publish real-world fuel economy figures by spring 2016, and pollutant levels including NOx by spring 2017, in order to continuously improve fuel economy information in the interest of customers.
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