President Obama talked in a recent speech about making cars more fuel efficient and more green. What’s in this plan? First up is tougher rules on greenhouse gas emissions. Auto makers have until 2016 and a national average for greenhouse gas emissions will be set.
But does this really help?
Actually it does. Pollution from cars kills 30,000 people a year in the U.S. As well, more than half of those living in the United States live in areas that fail to meet air standards at least several days of the year. But what about here in Canada? It’s not as bad as that, is it? Looking at stats from 2005 show that from 1995 to 2005 ground level ozone ( a key component in smog) grew 12%. And we know that number is rising.
So think about that the next time you are buying a car. Look at fuel efficiency and determine if your car is as green as you think it is. Check out carconsumption.com where you can enter the make, model and more of your American car and determine exactly how much fuel you are consuming.
Other tips to make your car greener include:
- Reduce your air conditioning
- Check your tire pressure regularly
- Get fuel injectors cleaned
Learn more about greening your ride at treehugger.
And happy driving!
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Time to make GM the green car alternative.