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Cars.com's Carbon-Offset Update

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We know, we know: We’ve been bad about updating you on the carbon emissions we produce while test-driving our fleet, and on how many pounds of CO2 Cars.com is paying to offset. From now on, though, you can expect a regular update every two weeks. To determine the cost of offsetting your own car’s emissions, go to this link.

2008 BMW 135i (review)
Total gallons: 19.85
Amount of CO2 emitted: 380.52 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $71.40

2008 Saturn Vue Green Line (review)
Total gallons: 9.94
Amount of CO2 emitted: 194.47 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $53.55

2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD (review)
Total gallons: 10
Amount of CO2 emitted: 195.64 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $53.55

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 (review)
Total gallons: 16.6
Amount of CO2 emitted: 324.76 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $83.30

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 
Total gallons: 8.4
Amount of CO2 emitted: 164.34 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $59.50

2008 Infiniti G37s (review)
Total gallons: 32.5
Amount of CO2 emitted: 635.83 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $71.40

2009 Subaru Forester (review)
Total gallons: 22.3
Amount of CO2 emitted: 436.28 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $65.45

2008 Honda Accord EXL (review)
Total gallons: 13.9
Amount of CO2 emitted: 271.94 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $59.50

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt 
Total gallons: 12.1
Amount of CO2 emitted: 236.72 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $77.35

2008 BMW 650i (review)
Total gallons: 29.43
Amount of CO2 emitted: 575.77 pounds
Cost to offset for one year: $77.35

Overall
Total gallons: 175.02
Total CO2: 3,416.27 pounds

Year to date
Total gallons: 270.808
Total C02: 5,298.1 pounds

Related:
Cars.com Offset Updates

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