How to Go Green with a Car
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There are hybrid cars out there that of course are very green cars. Scientists say that electric cars running fully on battery power, not fuel, aren’t very far off. There are also cars that run on ”alternate fuel” such as E85, making the cost to the driver lower and the environment a better place. Bio diesel is also available which is a diesel made from veggie base and carbon neutral fuel. This fuel will run in any current diesel fueled engine without modifications. Not everyone can run out and buy a new vehicle in these challenging economic times, but there are ways the driver can make their present car “green” with little to no cost.
The way a person drives has a lot to do with their fuel consumption. Short, jerky stops and driving above the speed limit are the biggest offenders. Drivers should strive to keep their RPMs between 1200 and 3000 RPMs. Also combine errands and take fewer trips, as well as trying to carpool. Find someone you work with or go to school with and take turns driving. It’s a win win situation for the driver and the environment.
Drivers should keep cars in tip top condition. Get regular tune ups and be sure to have an air filter that is in good condition and doesn’t need changed. A clean air filter helps drivers use less gas, pollute less, and offsets trouble down the line. Be sure the tires are at the proper inflation. If every American had properly inflated tires on their cars we would save 2 billion dollars of gas a year! That’s a lot of extra fuel going into our environment that is not needed!
Take it easy with the AC in your car. There are solar fan options as well as rolling down the windows, which is free. When the car is parked, try to park it in the shade and use a windshield shade to keep the heat out so the AC wouldn’t need to be ran as long.
There are many inexpensive, easy ways to go green with your car.
Importance for fighting for the Earth
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Throughout the centuries planet Earth has taken a lot of abuse from people that have exploited it. Today, people are paying a price because of the greediness of others. The United States and other developed countries have exploited the natural resources that they have and they are now the one’s that are calling for better solutions. You may have noticed that the prices of oil have increased exponentially over the past few years. One of the reasons why citizens are paying so high for a gallon of oil is because the demand is so high and that the supply of oil can no longer sustain it. It is predicted that in the next fifty to a hundred years, our supply of oil will be longer available.
Green parties in most countries are looking for ways to sustain energy sources so that they can use it to power factories, cars, and of course homes. However, they have a lot of obstacles to get over before they find the best solution. One of the main hurdles that they need to get over is, of course, the financial barriers because there is no technology that is available that is as abundant and as powerful as oil. A lot of non-government organizations are now trying to development newer and more efficient technology but they are having a hard time because there is no real basis to go on.
Green parties are very important so that the future of the earth will be much better and last longer. In the past couple of years, there have been some unusual weather conditions that have destroyed a lot of towns, cities and even countries. This is primarily because of the fact that the Earth is sick and every passing day it is getting hotter and hotter which will eventually completely change the weather. No one knows the total extent of the damage since a lot of the data are mere estimates. One thing is for sure, if people do not take better care of their planet, it may not be around long enough for the generations to come.
