Last updated: 26.03.2024

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The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V. (ADAC) is Germany's largest automobile club, historically involved in vehicle testing, road safety, and representing motorist interests. Over the years, ADAC has honed a rigorous methodology to assess vehicles' environmental impacts, focusing on fuel efficiency, emissions, and the total carbon footprint of automotive products. By employing real-world driving tests and simulations, they provide data that reflects genuine on-road conditions rather than just lab-based results.

ADAC's commitment to environmental transparency extends beyond just carbon emissions. Their comprehensive assessments also encompass harmful particulate matter, NOx emissions, and other pollutants detrimental to air quality. Their methodology has been influential in setting standards in Germany and beyond, helping consumers make informed choices about the cars they drive and contributing to broader discussions about sustainable mobility.

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Equation

co2_in_g = distance_in_km * co2_in_g_per_km

Factors considered by methodology:

API request

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            "origin": "BER",
            "destination": "FRA",
            "methodology": "ADAC",
            "fuel_type": "electric",
            "source": "renewable"
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