Posts Tagged ‘CO2 emissions’

Green Car Tips

December 29th, 2011

If you are in the market for a new car you will want to get one that is fuel efficient and also has lower CO2 emissions. Green cars not only help to lower emissions they are also very fuel efficient and that will save you money in the long run. If you are interested in knowing what type of air pollutions ratings a certain vehicle has you can use the EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide.

If you want a car that is going to be the best at reducing your car’s environmental impact you should think small. Subcompact cars are very eco friendly and great on fuel. Most models today are incredibly roomy and versatile on the inside despite its tiny size. Subcompact cars have come a long way from being the unattractive vehicles that they used to be. There are many more styles and brands to choose from.
Many of the automakers today are not only making their vehicles to have lower emission ratings; they are also using green materials in the interiors of the cars. They are using recycled components and parts made from plants such as coconut, corn and soybeans.

There are many organizations that rate and award cars for being green. If you are unsure of which cars have the best green features you can check the type of awards a particular brand has received so you can make a wise choice. There are different ratings and factors considered when giving out green awards. You might be surprised to know that in recent year’s diesel engines have been beating out hybrids for some of these types of green awards.

No matter what type of vehicle you want to purchase, there are many different ways you can find the perfect green vehicle for your needs.

Mercedes Model for the Green Driver

February 2nd, 2011

Mercedes Model for the Green Driver

Some people think that driving in an environmentally friendly way, means that you can sometimes compromise on style. However, this does not always have to be the case. The Mercedes-Benz S350 is one of the most environmentally friendly new Mercedes cars that has ever been made to date. It is always good news to hear that big name manufacturers are taking the environment seriously and recognizing that there is a growing increase for environment friendly cars.

In this model, fuel consumption has been improved by 13% to be 41.5 mpg and CO2 emissions come in at just 177 g/km. The car runs on diesel and the newly developed BlueTEC engine technology uses recently developed catalytic converters to reduce diesel pollutant emissions, with the main focus on nitrogen oxides. This model employs AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution that converts up to 80 percent of nitrogen oxides into far more environmentally friendly nitrogen and water.

This car complies will all European Union emissions standards and is ideal for those eco drivers looking for an executive car that does not compromise on style.

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