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The Benefits of Having a Green Car

A green car is unlike any other car, because green cars have many benefits – especially for the environment. Apart from the environment, there are benefits in terms of taxes and fuel efficiency as well, so there is more to gain when you buy a green car. Besides, when you buy a green car, you will need to purchase green car insurance, which will contribute towards saving the environment as part of the money from the insurance will go towards research and conservation.

In terms of the environment, green cars release less harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. When these gases are reduced, there will be less pollution, and less health problems are seen in the general population. Believe it or not, these gases can cause illness in people who inhale them. These are pollutants that have effects on the respiratory and cardiopulmonary systems. Air pollution causes death, especially among children. If the gases are being inhaled excessively, there is a possibility of lung cancer as well, so by reducing these harmful gases we create a healthier environment.

In terms of road tax, you are required to pay tax according to the type of fuel and the carbon dioxide emissions. The lower the emission, the lower the tax would be. There is no tax involved if the gas emission is below 100g/km. This is perhaps the best part of having green cars. Besides, this is also part of the program to promote green cars to more people. Many people are switching to green cars to pay less tax and to enjoy more benefits – apart from saving the environment.

Now, as for the fuel tax, if you own a green car that runs on electricity, you don’t even pay for fuel tax because you don’t use fuel. As for vehicles using natural gas as fuel, the fuel tax is extremely low, at only 13.7p/litre. The highest tax is for petrol and diesel at 50.4p/litre. With the road tax and fuel tax benefits, you can save more money than you ever imagined. It is definitely worth investing in a green car. It is not for short term but long term benefits to the environment – and to yourself.

You are also entitled to get the London Congestion Charge for the greenest car. This applies when you drive into congestion charge zone, which usually will cost thousands a year. However, by having a green car, the fee is waived 100% – thus helping you save thousands per year. At present, the cars entitled to this incentive include the greenest LPG cars, natural gas cars and electricity cars.

Last but not least, you gain more when you purchase green car insurance. You get to purchase the insurance at a much lower price than any other insurance. This is because lower insurance is used to attract more people to buy green cars. This is also part of the promotion of green cars. Many people buy green cars to save more money, and save the environment as well. You can do the same too.

Eric Token

The Concept of Green Car Insurance

If you own a green car, then you will need a green car insurance. As it is a law for all vehicles to have insurance, green cars also need to have green car insurance. We all know that the environment is getting worse daily, and the need to go green is rising. Therefore, when you purchase green car insurance, part of the insurance total goes to the organisations that battle against non-environmental vehicles and fight for a better environment. This is the main purpose of having green car insurance.

More and more people are buying green cars these days, although the these cars are extremely expensive. As such, more and more insurance companies are coming up with green car insurance to cater the needs of these customers. Green car insurance is cheaper than the normal vehicle insurance. This is because by offering it cheaper, they can encourage more people to go green and get a green car. Recent research shows that motorists are likely to purchase a green car, which means the market is getting wider and more people are recognising the importance of preserving the nature and saving the environment.

Although when the green car insurance was first introduced, the price soared higher, as people starting to accept the concept of green cars, they begin to show more interest and went on to buy a green car. To date, there have been more than 40,000 green cars sold (as well as green car insurance) and this figure is going up yearly – so green car insurance has a wide market. There might not be too many green car insurance companies right now but soon, we will be able to see more and more insurance companies offering green car insurance.

There are many benefits when you get a green car. Green cars have lower emissions, so you can save more on fuel. This will not only save your money the environment too, as there will be a smaller carbon footprint. This is what we want to do, to cut down the carbon footprint as much as possible. Besides, with less carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, we can avoid the green house effect that is said to cause global warming.

Other ways of promoting green cars include reducing parking fees for green cars. Some areas promote the existence of green cars by giving out discounts for parking so that people will be encouraged to change to green cars. Education about the importance of green cars also plays a very important role in getting more people to buy a green car. Teach them so they understand about the environment and naturally, they will be able to make the right decision.

There are a few tips to helping save the environment. First, it would be better if you don’t drive but walk or take the public transport if possible (this will also benefit you too!). Otherwise, choose a fuel efficient car such as green car if you need to drive around. And take advantage of the cost savings!

Eric Token

Audi 2010 Green Car Super Bowl Commercial

Watch the Audi commercial featuring Cheap Trick, the Green Police, and the Audi A3 TDI® clean diesel, green car Journals 2010 Green car of the Year®.

Green Police
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7LosBGtyf8

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What green car could a kid in the US get for around 10-15grand?

I dont care about power (well I do for sports cars but this is not a sports car :P ) I am interested in buying a green car. It can be gas powered, if it is a hybrid, or really fuel efficient. Again just recommend something. I dont have much money so anything below 15k would be cool. And insurance is expensive so please nothing to sporty.

a late 90′s or early 2000 diesel car

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