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Fossil Fuels

How much carbon dioxide is produced per gallon of gasoline?

A gallon of gasoline produces 19.4 pounds (8.8 kilograms) of carbon dioxide. The average passenger vehicle produces 5.2 metric tons (11,464 pounds) of carbon dioxide annually.

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