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Renault Eco² models are affordable, environmentally friendly and economical in terms of fuel consumption plus this Ecological approach covers every stage of a vehicle's lifecycle. The launch of Renault Eco² symbol supports Renault Commitment 2009: it plans to 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.  
A vehicle is given the Renault Eco² symbol if it: 
 The vehicle emits less than 140g/km of CO² or operates on biofuels (in France), 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 140g / km of greenhouse gases consume at least 47.9 mpg for a petrol engine or 53.3 mpg for a diesel engine. Biofuels help reduce CO² emissions as the plants used to create them absorb the CO² in the atmosphere through photosynthesis.   The vehicle 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. Since 1996 Renault has decreased:
  The vehicle can be 95% recoverable at the end of its lifecycle (recyclable for other use or as a source of energy) and it includes at least 5% recycled plastics in its total mass of plastics. 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 5% of recycled plastics. In certain models, the percentage is as high as 13%.   Driving style, cold engine, poor car maintenance, rapid acceleration and incorrect tyre pressure all affect fuel consumption adversely. By following a few simple tips and suggestions you can reduce your engine's workload, which means it will burn less fuel and produce less CO²: Starting the CarTurn the engine on then drive off gently and without delay. This will reduce excessive fuel consumption and pollution. Maintain your car regularlyA properly maintained car will have good engine lubrication, wheel alignment and well adjusted brakes reducing your fuel consumption. Tyre PressureTyres 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 roadBy 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 distanceSafe 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 townAvoid over-revving the engine and drive in as high a gear as is suitable to road conditions. Reduce unnecessary dragTake 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/
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