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Bridgestone is carrying out its global environmental campaign called "MAKE CARS GREEN" jointly with FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile).

What is "MAKE CARS GREEN" about?

Activity purpose
The goal of the "MAKE CARS GREEN" initiative is to reduce the impact of motoring on the environment by promoting more environmentally-friendly and fuel-efficient driver behaviour by Bridgestone and its group companies working together with Automobile Clubs of each country.
MAKE CARS GREEN

10 points for greener motoring

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1 Buy Green
When Purchasing a Car you should always take into consideration environmental performance.
2 Plan your journey
A well-planned journey will allow you to get to your destination in the quickest and easiest way, saving on unnecessary fuel emissions.
3 Check tyre pressures frequently
A well-inflated tyre decreases the rolling resistance and thereby increases efficiency.
4 Reduce loads and avoid the need for roof racks
Extra weight increases the consumption of fuel as does increased air resistance.
5 Don’t warm up your engine before starting off
Modern cars no longer need to be warmed up before starting off, only in extremely cold conditions.
6 Use air conditioning only when necessary
Avoid setting AC to low, as AC uses a lot of power from the car.
7 Accelerate gently and keep your speed constant
Gentle driving uses less fuel, is safer and will allow you and your passengers to reach your destination in more comfort.
8 Use engine braking
Using the natural braking power of engines saves on fuel economy.
9 Don't idle your engine
When you are not using the engine of the car it is still using fuel.
10 Offset your CO2 emissions
CO2 production as a result of transport is often unavoidable, if you do drive you can still contribute to CO2 reduction by offsetting emissions.
MAKE CARS GREEN　FIA Official Site
MAKE CARS GREEN　JAPANESE PAGE
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