The launch of Renault Eco² supports the Renault Commitment 2009 which planned that Renault would rank amongst the world's top three car manufacturers concerning CO² emissions with 1,000,000 vehicles sold by 2008 emitting less than 140 g CO²/km, a third of which will emit less than 120 g CO²/km.
Emits less than 120g/km of CO² or operates on E85 ethanol (or on B30 biodiesel)
CO² is the main culprit behind the greenhouse effect that threatens climate change. Through the use of fossil fuel, motor vehicles release large amounts of CO² into the atmosphere.
Vehicles that emit less than 120g / km. Biofuels help reduce CO² emissions as the plants used to create them absorb the CO² in the atmosphere through photosynthesis.
Is manufactured in a plant that has been certified ISO 14001
ISO 14001 certifies the progress made by an industrial site to reduce its water
and energy consumption and the visual and audible disturbances, as well as
the discharge of pollutants into the air and water.
All Renault vehicles are designed to ensure that 95% of their mass can be recovered.
This 95% is split into 85% of recyclable elements and 10% which can be used as a source of energy. In addition, Renault Eco² vehicles already contain over 7% of recycled plastics. In certain models, the percentage is as high as 13%.
Follow these simple tips and you can reduce your engine's workload, which means it will burn less fuel and produce less CO²:
Starting the Car: Turn the engine on then drive off gently and without delay. This will reduce excessive fuel consumption and pollution.
Maintain your car regularly: A properly maintained car will have good engine lubrication, wheel alignment and well adjusted brakes reducing your fuel consumption.
Tyre Pressure: Tyres 0.5 bar below manufacturers recommended pressure increase wear and fuel consumption by 2-3%. Ensure your tyres are at the manufacturers recommended pressure.
Reading the road: By watching the roads ahead and anticipating any likely problems, your driving style will become smoother, better controlled and be safer for you and other road users.
Maintaining your distance: Safe and economical driving requires you to maintain a sufficient distance behind the car in front - a minimum of 10m for every 15km/h speed. This way you can brake and accelerate more smoothly.
Saving fuel in town: Avoid over-revving the engine and drive in as high a gear as is suitable to road conditions.
Reduce unnecessary drag: Take off unused bike racks or roof boxes and save 15-40%. Use the car's vents rather than leaving the windows or sun roof open, saving you a further 3-5% Even if you only have to wait 30 seconds, it is more economical to switch the engine off and start it again when necessary.
At bends, reducing speed gently and in time and accelerating smoothly when you are halfway through will reduce excessive fuel consumption.
Lower speeds are safer, but driving at high speed (over 80km/h and especially over 100km/h) also uses more fuel and causes more pollution.
The rear window demister being on uses 3-5% more fuel. Remember to switch it off when the window is clear.
For more information on reducing CO² emissions from your vehicle go to http://www.sei.ie/
Nothing is forever! One day a Renault reaches the end of its service life. Although it is not suitable for daily use any more, it is not worthless and still has a value: every old vehicle contains expensive raw materials that can be recycled into the product cycle again.
In line with the requirements of the EC End of Life Vehicle Directive, Renault owners are offered the possibility to dispose of their vehicle at the end of its useful life, free of charge.
The End of Life Vehicle Directive applies to all passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with up to nine seats and up to a total permissible weight of 3.5 tonnes.
Free take back is currently available for all vehicles regardless of age as from the 1st January 2007.
As defined in the law, free take back will be offered provided:
•The vehicle is delivered to a Renault appointed take back facility
•The vehicle contains all its essential components, in particular the engine, transmission, coachwork, wheels or catalytic converter (if originally fitted)
•That no waste has been added to the vehicle (for example: household and garden waste, extra tyres etc...)
•Vehicles will be treated to meet the recycling and recovery target of 85 percent by weight from 2006 as set by the End of Life Vehicle Directive.
Click here to find out more information on End Of Life Centres
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