Posted on May 17, 2008 in Latest News
It is true that buying and driving better cars one can help in reducing global warming. Today a lot many alternate fuels to gasoline are there like ethanol. By investing in greener cars that have less emissions and with proper maintenance one can control fuel consumption.
The technology today is so advanced that vans, cars and SUV’s are so powerful and so efficient that they run on 40 miles per gallon and sometimes even more. Their performance could vary depending upon the terrain, road and even individual maintenance.
Apart from these better engines and good transmissions with designs supporting aerodynamics, materials that are light for the body and chassis can drastically reduce the consumption of fuel.
The fleet of cars on roads can come down to 24mpg from 40mpg. It means that almost 44 million cars could be removed from the road and drivers who use their vehicles individually could save significantly. It should be noted that 30% of emissions in US only occurs on account of transportation. And by increasing fuel economy one can arrest the climate change to a great extent.
The CAFÉ (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) should bring in more fuel –efficient cars, increasing the average gasoline mileage and lesser emissions could do this. The standards of the SUV’s also have to be increased. The government can intervene by making strict regulations on vehicle emissions.
The government can further go ahead and can offer credit on tax to the consumers who invest in eco friendly vehicles. It should encourage the usage of fuel like the ethanol and cell operated vehicles. Solar cars are another best alternate solution to it. The auto and cars manufactures can contribute in bringing in new technologies that supports clean and green technology. Toyota and Honda have already started producing hybrid vehicles that are fuel-efficient.
A personal check-
Whenever you are planning to buy a personal car, look for one that is fuel-efficient. Each and every vehicle that hits the road contributes singly on the global warming. Remember that each gallon your vehicle consumes releases almost 20 pounds of Carbon-di-oxide into the atmosphere. Cars with better mileage will not only reduce emission around the globe but will also help in saving thousands of dollars. Always look for the fuel economy sticker and hybrid engines before buying the new car.
For people who have more than one vehicle, use the less fuel efficient one while traveling in-group or mass. The tyres should be kept inflated, be a member of carpool or can take mass transit like bus or trains.
It is true that these amendments cannot happen overnight and one has to rely on these non-renewable fuels for sometime. Using these fossil fuels irresponsibly will dry the natural source. Burning more of it will bring in more climate change and the economy will suffer, as it will rely more on foreign oil. Without governmental support it would not be possible. The government should also invest in bringing in the technologies that promotes green and welcome cleaner energy.
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