Thursday, February 13, 2014
How to Reduce CO2 From Cars
Carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles are responsible for a significant amount of toxic gas emissions that are released into the environment every year. Auto manufacturers have made significant improvements in reducing vehicle emissions. However, it is still up to car owners to make sure that their cars are emitting the least amount of CO2 gases possible.
Instructions
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Take care of your car. Routine maintenance will both increase fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions. Ensure the air filter and fuel filters on your car are changed regularly and that your tires are correctly inflated. This will improve your cars performance and reduce emissions in turn. The less fuel your vehicle consumes, the less emissions it will produce, so many fuel saving measures also help reduce emissions.
2Use high quality fuel and low viscosity oil in your vehicles. The higher quality fuel burns more efficiently, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Lower viscosity engine oil has been demonstrated to increase fuel mileage according to BP, which claims switching your car to a lower viscosity oil will also reduce CO2 emissions.
3Car pool or take public transportation whenever possible. Combine trips and avoid unnecessary driving. Plan appointments and errands so that they are centrally located. Park your vehicle in one place and then walk to the various locations within the area rather than driving from parking lot to parking lot. If you can, walk or ride a bike instead of driving whenever possible.
4Use alternative energy. Convert your vehicle to solar power or bio-diesel to reduce emissions and help the environment. Electric golf carts and scooters can provide a non-polluting transportation alternative as well.
5Replace your car with a more fuel and CO2 efficient vehicle. Newer cars meet higher emissions standards. If you really want to make a big change to reduce your emissions, trade your car in for a high-fuel economy car such as a hybrid.
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