Meet The Cars Making Family Driving More Eco-Friendly
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It used to be the case that you had to either choose to drive a polluting car or avoid private vehicle ownership altogether. But over the last few years, the industry has gone through some remarkable changes, and now eco-conscious people have more options to be green than ever before.
There are still issues, of course, such as the resources embodied in each car that rolls off the production line. But advances in drivetrain technology mean that the average vehicle is now much more eco-friendly than those of the past. It’s a significant change, and we shouldn’t ignore it.
In this post, we’re going to take a look at some of the cars making family driving more sustainable and reducing your carbon footprint. Check them out below.
The Mazda 3
Okay, so the Mazda 3 is just a run-of-the-mill petrol car. But the Japanese automaker has decked it out with some pretty advanced technology that probably represents the pinnacle of the petrol engine.
The standout feature of the car is Mazda’s SkyActiv-X technology which raises engine pressure to improve fuel-burning efficiency. It means that Mazdas can extract every last ounce of energy from the fuel in their tanks, delivering better mileage. The Mazda 3, for instance, will do an average of 52.3 mpg, including in city driving – not bad at all.
The Peugeot 508 Estate
Peugeot has been busy working on its lineup of sustainable vehicles, and now offers owners some of the most compelling options on the market. The new Peugeot 508 BlueHDI Estate is no exception.
It offers families pretty much everything they want, including masses of boot space. And Peugeot contract hire offers mean that the price is lower than you would think too.
The engine is even more efficient than that of the Mazda, delivering 59.8 mpg and emitting less than 100g/km CO2. It’s also pretty good looking.
The Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is one of the most innovative cars in the world, especially the VVT-I Hybrid version.
Toyota is famous for pursuing hydrogen fuel cell technology. But in the background, it’s also been building expertise in dual-drivetrain cars, as exemplified by the Prius.
Now, hybrid drive has come to the Corolla, and it is good news for families. Toyota says that the car pushes CO emissions as low as 76g/km, bringing it below even the most efficient petrol-powered cars.
And the vehicle is self-charging, meaning that you don’t have to recharge the battery every time you want to use it to nip to the shops.
The Volvo XC60
Volvo is always at the forefront of green car technology. The company is on a mission to prove that its vehicles can be a part of our shared sustainable future.
The XC60 PHEV offers 134 mpg and generates CO2 emissions of less than 49 g/km. And given the fact that it is a full-blown SUV, this is quite remarkable. Plus, the car offers all of the company’s impressive safety features, keeping you and your family safe on the road.
