What is meant by 'the best green car'
A green car is defined as one that does not do as much damage to the environment as the petrol and diesel vehicles that are currently in use.
There is legislation in many countries which defines what is meant by a 'green' car. But the world is in the process of change so new cars need to meet the green legislation, while older, 'dirty' cars are still on the roads.
It is important to realise that looking at how green a car is must include the emissions produced from obtaining the materials, manufacturing the vehicle and all transport costs!
The move away from fossil fuel usage to cleaner, sustainable energy sources will focus consumers on the practicalities of the vehicle.
As well as investing in the technologies that are required to build compliant vehicles, the manufacturers will have to work hard to provide vehicles that meet the needs of the consumer, in particular, the demand for family vehicles.
Encouraging the Consumer!
It is likely in the near future that there will be some form of financial 'encouragement' to reward those people who purchase the most green cars. Access to city centres, special faster routes for the green vehicles and other incentives are likely to be linked to the level of emissions of a vehicle.
Noise pollution
Vehicle noise
Road noise is mainly tyre noise, which will be the same for any cars travelling at similar speeds.
Electric motors are much quieter than petrol or diesel engines.
Engine noise whilst idling will be significantly reduced as a result of switching to electric motors at at these lower speeds.
Air pollution
But there is also another reason to reduce emissions, and it is one that directly affects people, particularly children, on a daily basis.
There would appear to be a risk of health problems to children and people from breathing in emissions and particulates from motor vehicles.
Particulates appear to be a serious health risk, especially to children and those with breathing problems.
