Nearly all car hire companies are now offering a selection of environmentally friendly car with low CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. Some companies are incentivising their green vehicle with reduced rental costs. Green car hire has been a massive success with customers who are looking for an environmentally friendly option.
But are the current eco-cars truly any better for the environment? Tests have shown that powering a car from the electricity grid will result in significant reductions in all greenhouse gases. Predictions suggest that there will be massive reductions in the amount of harmful greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere between now and 2050. Although we are still using a lot of coal fired power stations an increasing amount of our electrical energy is derived from renewable sources such as wind and solar.
The most popular Hybrid continues to be the Toyota Prius. This excellent vehicle continues to be the top selling hybrid car in the world. It has some impressive credentials and outstanding fuel efficiency making this a very economical car to drive.
Another Hybrid that is popular with car hire customers is the Honda Civic Hybrid. The 1.3 litre engine has the performance of a 1.8 litre petrol engine but is as efficient as an economical 1 litre engine. It uses the small petrol engine to accelerate, switching to electric motor to power the car while cruising on level roads.
And there are many additional low CO2 emission vehicles available on hire from many of Europes most popular car hire companies. These include the popular Fiat 500, the Fiat Panda, the Fiat Idea and the Grand Punto. All of which are recognized for their excellent fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions.
If you are hiring a van or car then insist on an environmentally friendly model.
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