For more than 40 years, the United Nations has marked June 5 as World Environment Day, an important date to promote actions aimed at caring for and preserving our planet.
If we drive economically with our car, we can contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and other harmful elements. In addition, we will also be able to reduce consumption, which is very beneficial for our wallets at a time when fuel prices are at an all-time high.
Before this date, the Midas specialists will give us a series of tips aimed at driving more economically and less polluting and thus contribute to care for the environment and the planet.
Don’t drive the car: Let the car drive during periods when we are not driving (for example, when the car is stationary because we are waiting for someone to get in). This habit is inefficient and polluting in equal parts. Therefore, it is best to turn off the vehicle completely if the stop will last longer than a minute. This is an effective exercise for vehicles that do not have systems such as Start&Stop, as it is recommended for vehicles that do have this technology to activate it to automatically control the electrical energy system. In this way, it is possible to know when to stop or start the engine, depending on the different elements activated in the passenger compartment (climate control, navigation system, radio…) that help to save fuel and reduce emissions of polluting gases .
Beware of excess weight caused by luggage: With the arrival of summer, family trips to holiday destinations such as coastal or rural areas multiply. In this sense, images are common showing vehicles full of luggage, which is not recommended as it can be estimated to mean an additional 5% fuel consumption and thus greater emissions of polluting gases. That is why it is important to control the weight of the luggage, to leave out things that are not necessary and to properly place the load in the trunk.
To reduce speed, brake the engine whenever possible: when we reduce the speed of our vehicle, we usually do it intuitively by pressing the corresponding pedal. Instead, by braking on the engine, the car gradually comes to a stop by holding and decelerating without consuming any fuel. This not only protects the mechanics of the car (brake pads, etc.), but also reduces fuel consumption and emissions of polluting gases.
Control the use of air conditioning: With the arrival of summer, we tend to use more air conditioning to regulate the temperature of the vehicle, but we must keep in mind that this leads to higher fuel consumption. The optimum temperature for travel should be between 22 and 23 degrees Celsius, so that it is not too cold inside and thus reduces consumption.
Shift at the right time and use high gears: For efficient driving, experts recommend driving in high gears. In today’s cars, paying attention to the indicator on the display that tells you when to change gears can help you optimize fuel consumption. In addition, if your vehicle has so-called “Driving Modes”, it is important to use the “ECO” mode, both on the road and in the city, because in this way consumption is reduced by avoiding engine revving . excess and pollutes less, which is why it is a way of sustainable driving.
Source: La Verdad
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