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Environmental Driving
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Environmental Driving PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Environmental issues are increasingly influencing our lives,
and the motor car is sometimes seen as a major source of air
pollution.
In a great many respects, however, criticism of the car and its
manufacturer is misplaced, for few industries have done more
to reduce pollution than the motor industry. Rover is no
exception. Your new Rover 75 has been designed with the
latest technology in order to minimise the environmental
impact of exhaust emissions. Even so, any further reduction
in emissions is in everyone’s interest and, to this end, there are
a number of ways in which you, the owner, can also make a
contribution.
Starting the engine
Although it is a common perception that cars should be
‘warmed up’ before being driven, this is not the case.
The majority of poisonous emissions are produced
immediately following a cold start and in the period while the
engine is warming up. Because the car warms up much faster
while it is being driven, it is less harmful to the environment
to drive away immediately after starting rather than to allow
the engine to idle.
Driving style
The way in which you drive your car has a significant bearing
on environment pollution, as well as affecting the amount of
fuel you use:
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Avoid full throttle acceleration
Steady, rather than rapid, acceleration uses considerably
less fuel, reduces exhaust pollutants and also minimises the
wear to mechanical components.
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Avoid driving at maximum speed
Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and noise levels all
increase significantly at high speeds. For example,
travelling at 60 mph (100 km/h) uses up to 20 per cent less
fuel than driving at 70 mph (112 km/h).