Roadside assistance experts, Mondial UK, supports calls for state-sponsored lessons in eco-motoring, believing motorists can do more for the environment by altering the way they drive, as well as what they drive.
The choice of vehicle is one step towards greener motoring, but after that, it’s how people drive that really matters. Sticking to the speed limit is good for the environment, as well as the wallet as it increases fuel economy. An extra 100lb of weight on board reduces fuel economy by 2%, so people should remove roof racks and unnecessary baggage.
The CfIT report reveals that driving at 80 mph produced a third more CO2 than driving 70 mph. It is also breaking the law and could cost you valuable points on licences. What a dreadful example. Putting on the air conditioning uses 10% more fuel and therefore produces more CO2. So let’s sweat it out and become all hot and flustered in our quest for greener motoring.
The report also advises motorists to drive in the highest gear appropriate and change gear early. That goes against the manufacutrers handbook but never mind, this after all, is for the benefit of a greener environment.
So you have a choice, damage you car, get points on licence to go Green or accept the fact we are going through a natural warming and cars play a incey wincey part in this.
FemaleFirst - Jackie Violet