Driving
Car drivers are exposed to up to three times theamount of vehicle-generated pollution compared to cyclists or pedestrians
A
typical car emits 5 times its weight in
Carbon Dioxide emissions each year.
What
can I do?
Below are
some tips to help your car be more efficient and
reduce your emissions.
1.
Keep tyres inflated.
Under-inflated tyres use more energy.
2. Service
your car regularly.
Old, dirty oil and clogged filters are a sure way to rob your engine
of efficiency. A well-tuned car uses 9% less petrol, emits 42% fewer
hydrocarbons and 47% less carbon monoxide than an untuned car. If 100,000
car owners got their cars tuned regularly, 41mil kg of CO2 can be eliminated
from the atmosphere every year.
3. Travel
light.
Luggage racks increase vehicle drag, and too much weight in the boot
can cut your mileage.
4. If
you are driving on a motorway
keep your windows shut. Opening a window creates drag and will lower
your mileage.
5. Turn
off your car engine
If you are stopping for more than 30 seconds. Restarting uses less petrol.
6.
Catalytic Converter
Make sure your car is fitted with a catalytic converter
7. Unleaded
Petrol
Switch to unleaded petrol
How
can I do it?
Generally
cars are not the most environmentally friendly option, but they
are a necessity for many people who live in areas that offer infrequent
public transport.
Try to buy a small new car with and an efficient engine and low
CO2 emissions.
Contact Publicsector.org car leasing more detailed advice and for
special offers.
Further information
Environmental
Transport Association
Green breakdown service and Campaigning Environmental Organisation
Air Quality
Government Air Quality Forecasts
Government Air quality Pollution Bulletins
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