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Drive a Greener Car
Carbon emissions are directly related to your car's fuel consumption, so choosing a fuel-efficient car and being responsible about how you use it will reduce its impact on the environment.
Tips for Fuel-efficient Driving
- Ensure your car is tuned and serviced regularly
- Drive smoothly. Avoid hard accelerating and heavy braking as it uses up a lot more fuel
- Travel lightly and remove unnecessary items from your car to reduce weight
- Make sure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure, as soft tyres cause higher fuel consumption
- Filling up past the first click of the fuel nozzle means that fuel can be lost through the overflow pipe when you accelerate or go around corners
- Consider how much you use your air conditioner – it can use up to 10% extra fuel
- Avoid peak-hour. If traffic is stationery, switch off the engine, even if you stop for a short time as 17% of fuel is wasted through idling
- By reducing your speed from 110kph to 90kph you could save up to 25% in fuel
If you're buying a new car, choose a fuel-efficient vehicle from the class of vehicle that best suits your needs:
- Consult the fuel consumption sticker displayed on new and used vehicles
- Check and compare the cars environmental credentials using the federal government's Green Vehicle Guide
- Consider a goGreen Car Loan from MECU Credit Union
- Subscribe to Greenfleet to offset your car's carbon emissions