Lower Saxony: Clean cars in Wolfsburg, dirt throwers in Wendland!

Lower Saxony: Clean cars in Wolfsburg, dirt throwers in Wendland!

Lower Saxony presents itself as a fascinating picture in terms of the vehicle fleet. Here the cleanest cars in Germany meet some of the dirtiest models. A current study by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has found that the emission standards of vehicles in different registration districts show major differences. Given the increasing concerns about air quality, it is clear that there is a need for action. Loud news38 The variation in the proportion of the old emissions standards (Euro 1 to Euro 4) accounts for a significant part of the problem.

In Wendland, especially in the Lüchow-Dannenberg district, the proportion of vehicles with old emissions standards is an alarming 33.7%. Around 30% of these vehicles are also on the roads in Nienburg and Salzgitter. Wolfsburg, on the other hand, stands out, where the proportion of old standards is only 10.9%. This difference can be explained primarily by the proximity to Volkswagen, which ensures many new self-registrations and company cars. VW employees in particular benefit from attractive purchasing conditions for new cars, which further distorts the statistics. In Wolfsburg there are an average of 973 cars per 1,000 residents.

Electric cars and CO₂ emissions

Another interesting aspect is the proportion of electric cars in Lower Saxony. Wolfsburg leads the list with 77.2% of vehicles with the new Euro 6 emissions standard, followed by cities such as Munich, Ingolstadt and Stuttgart, which lie between 62.7% and 64.8%. These data show a clear trend towards cleaner drives, which is also reflected in new registrations. The current KBA figures show that there will be an impressive increase in electric cars (BEVs) of 18.0% to 43,060 new registrations in May 2025, which corresponds to an increase of 44.9% compared to the previous year.

But what about air quality and CO₂ emissions? Loud European Parliament There are two main approaches to reducing CO₂ emissions from cars: either through more efficient vehicles or by changing fuel consumption. The average value for CO₂ emissions is 109.0 g/km. This makes it clear that the path towards cleaner vehicles is by no means complete.

The look into the future

The statistics from Lower Saxony also raise the question of what role income plays in the decision to buy new, clean cars. Anyone who can afford a new vehicle is generally more likely to choose modern and environmentally friendly models. The KBA states that 49.2% of the vehicles in the fleet as of January 1, 2025 meet the Euro 6 emissions standard, which is a positive trend, but also shows that many older vehicles are still in use.

In summary, it can be said that Lower Saxony is on an interesting path when it comes to the vehicle fleet and the associated emissions. Environmental protection, modern drive technologies and awareness of air quality go hand in hand - there is something there. The coming years will show how this situation develops and what measures are taken to ensure clean air for everyone. In the meantime, the hope remains that more and more people will have a good hand when choosing their vehicles.