Cars list CO2 emission will not exceed 110 grams per one kilometer(41 KB, in Lithuanian)

Ecology is the meaning of life. Each day we are trying to make right decisions to minimize damage to our environment. Thus aiming to buy a car, it is necessary to think about environmental protection.

The lower the carbon dioxide emission, the more environmentally friendly the car, therefore we recommend to buy the car with CO2 emission lower than 110 grams per one kilometer.

It is beneficial to purchase environmentally friendly car not only seeking to preserve nature but also aiming to reduce the fuel and lease costs.

Five pieces of advice on environment protection when driving

Change gears between 2 000 and 2 500 rpm and stay in as high a gear as possible.

• Switch gears, when the crankshaft speed makes 2,000—2,500 rpm, and shift into higher gear.
• Drive at identical speed and your fuel costs will be lower. If you increase the car speed when unnecessary, the car will consume more fuel. If you drive at a higher speed, more energy will be used: if you drive at the speed of 120 km/h, the fuel consumption costs per 1 kilometer are higher by 30 per cent, as compared with the fuel costs if you drive at the speed of 80 km/h.
• When driving a car take into consideration the traffic conditions — it will allow you to avoid unexpected slowing down or speeding, and to maintain identical speed.
• Check the tire pressure rather often. If the tire pressure is lower by 25 per cent than required, air resistance increases by 10 per cent and the fuel costs — by 2 per cent.
• Gradually slow down the car, by slowly releasing the accelerator pedal but do not change the gear. If you stop the car following the above steps, the fuel will not be supplied, therefore the car will use less energy.

Source: official website of the European Union.

Five pieces of advice on environment protection when not driving

• Use rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries or nickel–metal-hydride (NiMH-Akku) batteries, instead of alkaline batteries because the later in the long–term become leaky, and contaminants get into the groundwater when you dispose them.
• Select the energy–saving light bulbs whereas they help to reduce the electric energy consumption by 75 per cent and are used for a longer period.
• Reduce paper towel consumption. If you are willing to preserve more trees, choose washable kitchen towels and dish cloths. If you still use paper towels, select only environmentally friendly towels.
• Make your own shopping bag or use only eco-friendly paper bags.
• Instead of chemicals, you may use natural cleaning products such as soda, vinegar and salt.