Emission performance assessment of passenger car engines: A comparative analysis

Abstract

The automotive market is constantly developing and employing innovative technologies. The new trend of electromobility affects the whole world and is part of the transformation of the economy. Also, the European Union takes significant steps to support the development of the electric sector of the automotive market. This is confirmed by the signed declaration in Glasgow, which leads towards a ban on the sale of cars with combustion engines by 2035. Due to the initiatives taken by international institutions to green all processes in the economy and the defined legal framework, these activities have an influence on other market participants. The problem identified in this article is the actual impact of implemented solutions concerning the type of engine used in cars offered for sale in Poland. The aim of the article is accompanied by a research question, is the electric vehicle less harmful to the environment? The paper compares cars of the same producer, class and type with petrol, diesel, hybrid (petrol-electric) and electric engines in terms of the environmental impact parameters described in the methodology. The research method is a comparative analysis of SUVs of urban type. As a result of the research, it has been determined that a vehicle with an electric engine emits the least amount of carbon dioxide and is the most environmentally friendly solution.