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Fuel Efficiency Plays More Important Role in Consumer Choice

December 22nd, 2011

If you are like most people you are becoming more aware of what driving automobiles are doing to our environment. Everyone nowadays is trying to do their part to drive more fuel efficient and use greener cars. If you are in the market to purchase a new car or truck you can use the suggestions below to help you to find ways to drive greener.

When choosing a green vehicle you might want to consider a hybrid because they are very fuel efficient and have reduced emissions. You should shop around because all hybrids are not created equal. Some are considered mild hybrids which are not quite as fuel efficient as a full hybrid.
The size of engine and type of transmission can make a big difference even within the same vehicle family. The weight also will make a difference on what type of fuel efficiency you might have. Options like four wheel drive and third row seats will add extra weight to a vehicle and also increase fuel consumption. If you really have no need for these types of options it is in your best interest to leave them off.
If you want to have a vehicle that reduces emissions while still getting good fuel economy you might want to look into a vehicle with a Multi Displacement System. These systems deactivate half of the engine’s cylinders under certain driving conditions.

If you want to find out exactly what a vehicle’s emission scores are, you can look at the EPA Green Vehicle Guide. The US government has broken down the tailpipe emissions of all cars that are sold in America and assigned them a rating. You can look up any vehicle and the list is searchable by state.

These are just a few things you can keep in mind when you are looking for a new car to purchase. If you shop around you will be able to find a car that is environmentally friendly and also fuel efficient.

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Driving Green

January 22nd, 2010

Today fuel prices are rising and people are becoming more aware of the impact vehicles have on the environment. Consumers who are shopping for vehicles are making smarter choices and buying vehicles that are fuel efficient and have less of an impact on our ecosystem. Below are some of the things you can do to drive greener.

Tailpipe and CO2 emissions have played havoc on our environment. When you are considering buying a vehicle you should check the car’s air pollution scores. You can use the Internet and find the EPA’s air pollution scores for any vehicle. These list are searchable by state and vehicle model.

Today many of the automakers are using green materials in the interior of their vehicles. They are also using recycled components and making parts from plants. Some automakers are using leather like products and using environmentally certified fabrics.

You can use the Internet to find which vehicles have been given top awards for being green. Some people may be surprised that diesels have recently been beating out hybrids for green awards. There are a number of organizations that give green awards. You can check them out to see which vehicles are rated the highest as far as being green.

You can also compare the factories of the different automakers. Most of them have made huge strides in making their manufacturing facilities green. The Ford Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan has 10 acres of drought resistant plants helping to absorb the CO2 in the air. It also has a program that captures paint fumes and converts them to hydrogen to a power a fuel cell at the plant.

If everyone does their part and makes a conscious effort to drive green we can make a difference in the quality of air we breathe. By driving green you are also saving money on fuel.