Gasoline is expensive. Diesel also. Because saving not only protects the environment, but in the long term on the pocketbook, offering more and more manufacturers particularly economical models under a specific eco-labels. EXPRESS demonstrates how to roll some of the big brands on the blue eco-wave in the green zone:
BlueMotion: These are the most economical models by Volkswagen. Either diesel particulate filter, longer translated transmissions, improved aerodynamics, some with a gearshift indicator. Or new natural gas models.
Econetic: The eco-label are available from Ford Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo - all three models are economical diesel engines. The Fiesta comes out to 3.7 liters, for example. CO2 emissions: 98 grams is achieved, among other things, the on-resistance tires, different preset engine, longer gear.
Blue Efficiency: At Mercedes-Benz, the label for environmentally friendly models, known from the advertising with the man at the wheel again "as a hippie" suspected. With various measures for diesel, natural gas and gasoline to reduce consumption.
EfficientDynamics: BMW also wants to emphasize the dynamism of its fuel-efficient cars. Under EfficientDynamics measures are summarized as automatic start / stop, brake energy recovery, reduced vehicle weight, etc.. Models are offered with diesel and gasoline engine.
Ecoflex: Opel models that emit less than 140 grams of CO2 per kilometer, bear this name. Ecoflex is the name brand because lead different engine concepts - gasoline, diesel and natural gas - to the goal.
Eco 2: Renault's seal of approval for cars that emit less than 140 g CO2 per kilometer, come from factories that meet environmental standards, etc. - gasoline and diesel, LPG and models.
Optimal Drive: The environmental brand of Toyota. Models, which are called "Optimal Drive", always consume about 10 percent less than comparable models without the fuel-saving technology such as start-stop system.
Green Line: The green line from the house Skoda order - to the Fabia, Octavia and Superb. The fuel-saving measures including lowered chassis, tires, transmissions, etc. more splayed.
Blue Lion: Peugeot is the brand with the lion. The clean blue lion identifies vehicles that emit less than 120 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
PUR-02: Sounds like an expensive mineral water, but the new eco-label identifies each from Fiat and the fuel-efficient version. So the little Fiat 500 saves about a start-stop automatic.
Blue: Because blue sky is so beautiful, Hyundai is limited simply to the addition of "blue" for the faux fuel-saving models.
Ecomotive: Thus, at each seat, the most economical model. Outstanding of the Ibiza Ecomotive with 80 hp and 3.7 liters fuel consumption.
