Nissan Selected For Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index For Second Consecutive Year
16th October 2008 11:00 am Green Cars
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has made the list of Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) for the second consecutive year. The CDLI recognizes companies that demonstrate progressive strategies and information disclosure regarding climate change. Nissan and Renault were the only two automakers on the list this year.
Nissan is fully committed to helping improve the environment as outlined by the goals and methods set out in the company’s mid-term environmental and business plans.
Nissan Green Program 2010 environmental plan contains three core objectives - “reducing CO2 emissions,” “minimizing emissions to preserve the atmosphere, water, and soil” and “recycling resources,” which encompass all of the company’s operations. NISSAN GT 2012 mid-term business plan defines zero-emission vehicle leadership as one of its three commitments. Nissan has announced plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle in 2010 in Japan and the United States and to offer EVs to the mass-market globally by 2012. The environment is one of the nine key focus areas of Nissan’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), activities, which are managed by the CSR Steering Committee, using a CSR scorecard to track its progress and successes.
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a global project which cooperates with institutional investors to promote corporate response to climate change through annual surveys of major companies worldwide. Organizations with excellent strategies and information disclosure are selected for the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). More than 3,000 companies were surveyed this year, including the world’s top 500 companies in terms of aggregate value (FT500 stocks). Out of the FT500, 67 companies were selected for CDLI inclusion.
This September, Nissan has also maintained its position on the “FTSE4Good” index, a joint effort between the Financial Times, U.K., and the London Stock Exchange. The “FTSE4Good” is a socially responsible investment index comprised solely of companies that demonstrate outstanding overall CSR performance.
*Nissan’s CSR nine key areas of focus:
Integrity, economic contribution, brand, quality, environment, employees, safety, value chain, and philanthropy.
Partnership Between Renault And Edf - Objective: Zero Emissions
14th October 2008 11:00 am Green Cars
Renault and French electric utility EDF today signed a memorandum of understanding to create, starting with France, a large scale zero-emissions individual transport and travel system. The objective is to establish electric cars as a viable and attractive transport solution for consumers. The partnership was officially launched today by Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and Nissan, and Pierre Gadonneix, Chairman and CEO of EDF.
The Renault Nissan Alliance aims to become the world’s leading manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. France will be one of the first global markets to receive these all-electric models, along with Israel, Denmark, Portugal, the state of Tennessee (USA), and Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan), all of which have announced similar partnerships with the Renault Nissan Alliance.
EDF, owner of the world’s biggest fleet of electric vehicles, has considerable experience and expertise in electric power storage technologies and recharging infrastructures, and in operating fleets of rechargeable vehicles. EDF is committed to expanding the availability of clean mobility solutions.
Through the agreement signed today, the Renault Nissan Alliance and EDF aim to provide consumers access to zero emission mobility from 2011. In support of this objective, the Renault Nissan Alliance and EDF will jointly develop an innovative commercial project, open to other interested parties, leading to the set up of an Electric Mobility Operator in the longer term. The role of the Electric Mobility Operator will be to supply customers with the infrastructure to recharge an electric vehicle and to manage its range.
Between now and January 2010, the partners will study engineering requirements, national and European regulations and all necessary technical and financial procedures, including the identification of new partners, to ensure that the infrastructure is ready for a vehicle launch in 2011.
Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and President and CEO of Nissan, said, “To reconcile the demand for individual mobility with the preservation of the environment and high cost of oil, the Renault Nissan Alliance is committed to the development of “zero-emission” vehicles. Thanks to our partnership with EDF, in 2011 we will be able to provide our customers in France with high-performance and affordable electric vehicles.”
Pierre Gadonneix, Chairman and CEO of EDF, said, “This technological and industrial partnership paves the way for innovation that will promote the emergence of new-generation vehicles that are clean, competitive and ecologically virtuous. The aim is to reconcile the challenges of individual mobility and economic growth with efforts to combat global warming. This is the commitment made by EDF, which ranks among the energy companies with the lowest CO2 emissions in Europe.”
Renault
The Renault Group generated global revenues of €40,682 million in 2007. It designs, engineers, manufactures and sells passenger and light commercial vehicles throughout the world. The Renault Group is present in 118 countries and sells vehicles under its three brands - Renault, Dacia and Samsung. The Renault Group employs 129,000 people worldwide.
Nissan
The Nissan Motor Company generated global net revenues of 10.824 trillion yen in 2007. Nissan is present in all major global auto markets selling a comprehensive range of cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and light commercial vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. Nissan employs over 220,000 people worldwide.
The Renault Nissan Alliance
The Renault Nissan Alliance, founded in 1999, sold 6,160,046 vehicles in 2007. The objective of the Alliance is to rank among the world’s top three vehicle manufacturers in terms of quality, technology and profitability.
EDF
The EDF Group ranks among the leaders in Europe’s energy market. It is an integrated energy company with presence in a wide range of businesses: generation, transmission, distribution, supply and energy trading. EDF is Europe’s biggest electricity producer. In France, the Group uses mainly nuclear and hydroelectric generation resources, for an electricity supply that is 95% CO2-free. EDF’s transmission and distribution subsidiaries operate 1,246,000 km of medium- and low-voltage overhead and underground power lines and around 100,000 km of high- and very-high voltage networks. The Group is involved in supplying energy and services to more than 38 million customers worldwide, including more than 28 million in France. In 2007, the EDF Group reported consolidated sales of €59.6 billion, of which 44% in Europe excluding France. EDF is listed on the Paris stock exchange and is a member of the CAC 40 index.
Renault announce partnership with EDF for zero-emissions
14th October 2008 9:00 am Green Cars
Renault and French electric utility EDF signed an agreement today to create a large-scale, zero-emissions individual transport and travel system, starting with France. The objective is to establish electric cars as a viable and attractive transport solution for consumers. The partnership was officially launched today by Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and Nissan, and Pierre Gadonneix, Chairman and CEO of EDF.
The Renault Nissan Alliance aims to become the world’s leading manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. France will be one of the first global markets to receive these all-electric models, along with Israel, Denmark, Portugal, the state of Tennessee (USA), and Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan), all of which have announced similar partnerships with the Renault Nissan Alliance.
EDF, owner of the world’s biggest fleet of electric vehicles, has considerable experience and expertise in electric power storage technologies and recharging infrastructures, and in operating fleets of rechargeable vehicles. EDF is committed to expanding the availability of clean mobility solutions.
Through the agreement signed today, the Renault Nissan Alliance and EDF aim to provide consumers with access to zero emission mobility from 2011. In support of this objective, the Renault Nissan Alliance and EDF will jointly develop an innovative commercial project, open to other interested parties, leading to the set up of an Electric Mobility Operator in the longer term. The role of the Electric Mobility Operator will be to supply customers with the infrastructure to recharge an electric vehicle and to manage its range.
Between now and January 2010, the partners will study engineering requirements, national and European regulations and all necessary technical and financial procedures, including the identification of new partners, to ensure that the infrastructure is ready for a vehicle launch in 2011.
Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and President and CEO of Nissan, said, “To reconcile the demand for individual mobility with the preservation of the environment and high cost of oil, the Renault Nissan Alliance is committed to the development of “zero-emission” vehicles. Thanks to our partnership with EDF, in 2011 we will be able to provide our customers in France with high-performance and affordable electric vehicles.”
Pierre Gadonneix, Chairman and CEO of EDF, said, “This technological and industrial partnership paves the way for innovation that will promote the emergence of new-generation vehicles that are clean, competitive and ecologically virtuous. The aim is to reconcile the challenges of individual mobility and economic growth with efforts to combat global warming. This is the commitment made by EDF, which ranks among the energy companies with the lowest CO2 emissions in Europe.”
Bosch and Samsung JV on Lithium-ion Batteries Starts
1st September 2008 4:58 pm Green Cars
- Start of production of lithium-ion batteries planned for 2011
- Company to be headquartered in Suwon, South Korea
- Subsidiary for system engineering and sales & marketing in Stuttgart, Germany
The fifty-fifty joint venture “SB LiMotive Co. Ltd.” of Bosch and Samsung SDI has started its operations on September 1, 2008. The objective of the new company is to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications. It is planned to start series manufacturing of highly efficient lithium-ion battery systems customized to automotive
requirements and to market them worldwide in 2011. To achieve this, the joint venture partners will jointly invest between 300 and 400 million dollars in the next five years. The new company will be led by Youngwoo Park (Samsung SDI), who will be in charge of finance, production, sales, and purchasing, and Dr. Joachim Fetzer (Bosch), who will be responsible for engineering and quality. A few days ago, Bosch and Samsung SDI received the approval from all relevant authorities for the establishment of the joint venture.
SB LiMotive is headquartered in Suwon, South Korea. This will also apply initially to battery cell development. Further, initial production of lithium-ion cells is also planned in Korea. Roughly 100 associates will be located there. In Germany, a subsidiary based in Stuttgart will be established. At first, 40 associates will work there in sales, marketing and system engineering. The location of the manufacturing sites for battery systems will be announced at a later date.
Lithium-ion batteries are the basis for forward-looking technologies in the automobile, such as hybrid or electric drives. Bosch and Samsung expect a market volume of some three million hybrid vehicles by 2015. The prime objective of the joint venture is to optimize lithium-ion battery technology to meet the exacting requirements associated with the automobile — with respect to power density and safety, for example — and in this way to allow purely electrically powered driving over longer distances.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 271,000 associates generated sales of 46.3 billion euros in fiscal 2007. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in roughly 50 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3 billion euros for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.”
The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.
Samsung SDI is the Worldwide Name of Digital Display & Energy business. Over the past three decades, Samsung SDI has famed for display specific company and now is reborn as a digital mobile company through successful digital display and next generation energy business. Samsung SDI has been developing digital products of frontier level in the basis of world top display technology in the wide range from color Braun tube to leading flat display, PDP so called innovation of display, LCD and OLED the center of
mobile display, and Lithium-ion Battery, the heart of information-technology devices. Also Samsung SDI is striving with endless
efforts to build up the image of global company of trust and respect. It has introduced ‘Sustainability Management’ for the fist time in Korea which is being the topic in the 21st century management.
Samsung SDI promises you a company leading the industry with advanced technology development and top quality products, expanding business of transparency for customers and shareholders, and being with you at all time as the true global leader in the digital world of the 21st century.
Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies In Unprecedented Demand
28th August 2008 9:00 pm Green Cars
Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies Inc.(HYHY:otcbb) and Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company are pleased to announce that, in response to unprecedented demand and in line with its marketing plan, initial field trials have been successfully completed on a Hydrogen Fuel Injection (HFI) system specifically for the Car & Light Truck aftermarket.
With the increased concern about increasing fuel prices, consumers are anxious to find solutions. This particularly applies to Light Trucks, including SUVs. Plans are currently under way to extend the scope of these trials with specific emphasis on target customers.
HFI technology is installed as an add-on to diesel and gasoline engines where it significantly reduces a wide variety of emissions (CO, PM, HC, CO2 and NOx) while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption. Currently, HFI units are being used by long-haul transport trucks, ambulances, municipal buses and other heavy equipment, earning HFI the dominant position as the world’s most widely-used on-board electrolysers.
The technology is based on electrolysis and the units split water, on-board the ambulance, then vent the hydrogen and oxygen directly into the air intake of the engine. Adding hydrogen significantly improves the efficiency of combustion, in the engine, with significant financial and environmental benefits.
HFI is distributed through the world’s largest retail distribution network for any hydrogen product, with over 140 Certified Installation Centres all across Canada, the United States, and a number of international markets.
The product is the first emission control technology to have received “Environmental Technology Verification” (ETV) by the Canadian government and the first hydrogen technology to receive ETV recognition anywhere in the world.
About Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies Inc: The OEM distributor of the world’s most advanced on-board hydrogen generating system, the Hydrogen Fuel Injection system.
This technology is patented, or patent-pending, worldwide. The system offers unparalleled benefits for virtually any internal combustion engine, with increased horsepower, decreased emissions and improvement in fuel economy. The HFI system is marketed through a network of certified installation centres in Canada, the U.S. and around
the world.
Included in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements will prove to have been correct.
The company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to eflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.
Spotlight on ‘Green’ Car Insurance
28th August 2008 6:30 pm Green Cars
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner and Assemblyman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced draft regulations on “pay-as-you-drive” insurance today that are intended to reward those who drive fewer miles each year, a requirement in California under insurance reform initiative Proposition 103.
“Regulations that implement Proposition 103’s mandate that insurance rates reflect a driver’s mileage will lower auto insurance premiums, particularly when the high cost of gasoline is encouraging people to drive less,” said Harvey Rosenfield, the author of Proposition 103 and founder of Consumer Watchdog.
“They will also give consumers a financial incentive to carpool and promote mass transit and other transportation technologies that can reduce the impact of driving on our environment and our costly reliance on oil. Assembly Member Jared Huffman’s attention to this important issue, along with other organizations, led to today’s announcement. We also applaud Commissioner Poizner’s prompt action in drafting the proposed regulations.”
California voters approved Prop 103 twenty years ago, and required that annual miles driven be the second-most important factor in setting auto insurance premiums (the first is driving safety record). Consumer Watchdog fought the insurance industry in court and at the Department of Insurance for eighteen years to uphold that mandate. Regulations finally enacted in 2006 required all California auto insurance companies to cease basing auto premiums primarily upon ZIP Code and phase in the good driver system so that they fully comply with the law by July 14, 2008. The Department of Insurance is currently reviewing the compliance plans filed by insurance companies in July.
Consumer Watchdog Will Seek “Environmental Seal of Approval” for Insurance Company Plans
Consumer Watchdog, the leading advocacy group on insurance matters before the Department of Insurance, said it will be an active advocate in the Department hearings on the proposed regulations in the months to come. The group said it will seek reduced rates for low-mileage drivers, ensure that rates are consistent and fair and that drivers’ privacy is protected, and urge the Department of Insurance to establish an “Environmental Seal of Approval” to encourage insurers to closely tie mileage reductions to cheaper insurance rates.
“Lawmakers and regulators have stepped up to the plate to help Californians ‘green’ their insurance policies and save people money,” said Carmen Balber, an advocate at Consumer Watchdog. “Now insurance companies must do their part by giving drivers real savings when they drive less.”
AB 2800, legislation authored by Assembly Member Huffman and backed by Environmental Defense Fund, the Natural Resources Defense Council and insurance lobbying groups, initiated the attention that led to today’s announcement of the proposed “pay as you drive” regulations. The legislation has been withdrawn.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Arrive
28th August 2008 10:48 am Green Cars
As reported by Ken Thomas of the Associated Press (AP), the Chevrolet Equinox has been delivered to people participating in a trial program that involves free loans of the innovative vehicles to a small group of consumers. In addition to General Motors, Honda and BMW are supplying hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars for initial trials in real-life driving conditions. The AP report is summarized here, with additional information provided (links to sources are given).
The Chevy Equinox carries up to 4 kilograms (8.8 pounds) of hydrogen gas in pressurized tanks. In the fuel cell, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to generate electricity and the byproduct, water. Although explosive under some conditions, hydrogen is considered safe in these cars because a leak in the system would simply cause the hydrogen to become diluted by air, reaching concentrations that aren’t flammable. Equinox driver Tom Albert has covered 2300 miles in two months, and is enthusiastic about the car, citing only the lack of filling stations and the 200 mile range as real limitations (there are only two filling stations in the Washington, D.C. area where he lives).
Reportedly, the performance of the Equinox is equivalent to approximately 43 miles per gallon with conventional gasoline. The cars themselves are considered to be zero emission vehicles, though the source of hydrogen affects the ultimate environmental impact of this technology. Currently, most hydrogen comes from fossil fuels in a process that does generate CO2. However, the goal is to generate hydrogen from renewable sources. In addition, as reported by Thomas, extracting hydrogen from natural gas results in about half the CO2 production associated with equivalent gasoline use by a vehicle. This information comes from Patrick Serfass, director of technology for the National Hydrogen Association.
There is a Federal Government target of producing hydrogen at a cost equivalent to $1.50/gallon of gasoline by 2010; current costs are estimated to be $3.00/gallon.
The Chevy Equinox is joined by the Honda FCX Clarity, which is being leased for $600/month to about 200 people in California. There were 50,000 web-based requests for leases, but the program was limited in part by the location of filling stations. Of the 61 hydrogen fueling stations in the U.S., about half are in California. A press release from Air Products, a major supplier of hydrogen, provides more information about present and future health of hydrogen as fuel.
The FCX Clarity travels about 270 miles on one tank of hydrogen, and Jon Spallino is one happy driver:
You’re not sacrificing anything, and actually for me it’s an enhanced driving experience… I think that’s a misconception people have, that you’re puttering around in an underpowered cramped little soapbox
BMW’s Hydrogen 7 runs on gasoline or hydrogen, with separate tanks to take you about 130 miles on hydrogen and 300 miles on gas.
So far, the production of fuel cell cars requires custom manufacturing, so the real costs per car are very high and undisclosed, but things are certainly being driven in the right direction.
Bosch Announces ‘Drive a Clean Diesel’ Winners
26th August 2008 11:59 pm Green Cars
Robert Bosch LLC announced the six winners of its Drive a Clean Diesel for One Week contest. Selected from entries submitted to AutoWeek.com, the winners secured the opportunity to test drive a vehicle with a clean-diesel engine from the Bosch fleet of diesel cars for one week.
“This car is going to be fast - have a lot of torque, and it’s just going to be an all-around great car. I’m definitely excited to drive it,” said Jeff Martin, before his initial test drive of the BMW 535d with its clean-diesel engine.
Bosch, the manufacturer of the clean diesel technology, sponsored the contest to let consumers experience firsthand the power of clean-diesel vehicles and raise the visibility of clean diesel among auto enthusiasts. The contest’s clean diesel cars are the BMW 535d, Mercedes-Benz E320 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
According to Lars Ullrich, director of marketing for diesel systems North America, “Clean-diesel vehicles are good, clean and fun to drive. They achieve an average of 30 percent better fuel economy than their gasoline-powered equivalents. In addition, clean diesel emits 25 percent less greenhouse-gas emissions. With ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and the
new clean diesel technology, it also meets emission requirements in all 50 states.”
“Additionally, clean-diesel engines pack performance, offering a 50-percent increase in torque on average compared to traditional gasoline engines.” High torque allows diesel-powered cars to accelerate faster, especially at low engine RPMs and provides improved towing capability.
After completing his first test drive in the BMW, Martin looked forward to the week ahead: “It’s not slow, and it has very tight handling. I can’t wait to put it through its paces.”
“We’re excited to have the opportunity to partner with Bosch and allow our readers a chance to experience clean diesel technology,” said AutoWeek VP-Publisher KC Crain. “With performance and economic advantages, these vehicles demonstrate that driving a diesel is a more pleasant experience than previously perceived as the technology has greatly evolved over the years.”
Prompt Action On The ‘Check Engine’ Light Prevents Repairs
26th August 2008 2:53 pm Green Cars
Imagine cruising down the road and the ‘check engine’ light suddenly appears on your vehicle’s dashboard. Unless there is an immediate change in your vehicle’s driving performance, you probably have no reason to panic.
On the other hand, if you ignore it, and continue to drive without having an automotive technician check it sometime soon, you may be setting yourself up for a hefty repair bill.
“Even if the ‘check engine’ light is on but not flashing (which means it demands immediate attention), give it a closer look if you want to save on costlier repairs down the road,” said Warren Suter, Director, Engine Management Systems, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket.
According to Suter, a worn out oxygen sensor (or O2 sensor) often is the culprit and changing it may cost a lot less than replacing damaged engine components.
Bosch, the world’s largest supplier of automotive parts and systems, developed the automotive oxygen sensor in 1976. http://www.boschautoparts.com.
Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust and signals the engine’s computer to adjust the air-fuel ratio to ensure that combustion is as complete as possible. This continuous process optimizes engine performance and fuel efficiency and reduces harmful emissions. A vehicle can have between one and four oxygen sensors at various locations in the exhaust stream depending on the make, model and year.
If the oxygen sensor is worn out and fails to assess the air-fuel ratio accurately, the engine’s computer tries to accommodate the perceived variation and, in the process, may adjust the mixture too lean or too rich. The result? Possible damage to the catalytic converter and other major components - which may translate into $1,000 or more in repairs!
Compare that to the average cost of replacing a worn-out oxygen sensor. It may be as little as $100 for diagnosis, parts and labor or, more commonly, $200 to $300, depending on the vehicle.
Furthermore, if you take into consideration other benefits associated with having a fresh oxygen sensor, such as cleaner emissions, and more important, higher gas mileage — up to 40 percent according to the Car Care Council — the choice is obvious.
Discounts and carbon off-set programme with new Green Car Warranty
26th August 2008 10:30 am Green Cars
 Warranty Direct, the leading automotive warranty provider, has launched the Green Warranty (www.greenwarranty.co.uk) to support motorists of Low CO2 emitting vehicles and those looking to off-set their carbon footprint.
Under the scheme, customers receive a discount off the normal price of cover based on the Road Fund Licence Tax Band of their vehicle. They will also off-set the carbon footprint of their vehicle, and sign up to the firm’s “Driving Greener Charter” of tips on improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
For every tonne of carbon offset, Warranty Direct will contribute £10 to the Carbon Footprintä UK Tree Planting project*.
Owners of models in the lowest emitting Tax Bands A and B of less than 120g/km will receive a 25 percent discount off the normal price of their chosen level of warranty cover. Those in Groups C and D - 121g/km to 165g/km - get a 10 percent discount, and Group E (166-185 g/km) 5 percent.
Although higher polluting vehicles in Group F and G, over 186g/km and 226g/km respectively, will not be eligible for discounts, they can still opt for the Green Warranty by signing the ‘Driving Greener Charter’ and off-setting their annual carbon footprint.
The offset contribution is calculated by multiplying estimated annual mileage by the average carbon emissions for the vehicle’s Tax Band**.
For example, a MINI One produces Tax Band C emissions of 128g/km, or approximately 2.3 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide for every 10,000 miles travelled. With a Green Warranty, the Company’s ExtraCare cover would cost £237.09 and include a £23.69 carbon offset contribution to the Carbon Footprintä UK Tree Planting project.
The “Driving Greener Charter” is a pledge to try wherever possible to reduce CO2 emissions by driving in a more environmentally friendly way. The latest awareness campaign by the EU estimates that the average driver can cut fuel consumption by up to 30 percent by adopting simple ‘eco-driving’ techniques.
And with underinflated tyres costing the British motorist an estimated £1.2bn in additional fuel***, every Green Warranty customer will receive a digital tyre pressure gauge.
Explaining the motivation behind the Green Warranty, Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct explains: “We wanted to incentivise those who had consciously bought more environmentally friendly cars with a discount and at the same time allow them to off-set their carbon footprint.”
The level of cover available with the Green Warranty is the same as a normal policy and includes Warranty Direct’s industry firsts of cover for faults discovered during MoT and Service, plus Consequential Loss and Wear & Tear protection.
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