Hybrid Vehicles
We’ve added a number of hybrid vehicles to our fleet over the past few years, and will continue doing so. Hybrids combine the power of petrol engines with the efficiency of electric motors, and while Australia’s infrastructure remains petrol-oriented, these vehicles are a critical stepping stone to going full electric. As of 2016, over 11 million hybrids vehicles have been sold worldwide.
There are two types of hybrid vehicles available to consumers: mild hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.
Electric Cars
Electric vehicles run entirely on electricity, and are charged by plugging into a wall outlet, or at a charging station. By eliminating the need for petrol, electric vehicles drastically reduce CO2 emissions, making them an obvious choice for Car Australia.
Electric vehicles used to be impractical due to inefficient batteries, which needed to be charged regularly to keep the car running. But with more people becoming environmentally conscious, electric vehicles are expected to increase from 2% of global share in 2016 (roughly half a million vehicles), to 22% by 2030.
Mercedes BlueEFFICIENCY
Many of our Mercedes vehicles carry the BlueEFFICIENCY trademark—the official Mercedes label for their environmentally friendly models.
Every vehicle that carries the BlueEFFICIENCY label has a significant reduction in fuel consumption, and does so with the following technology:
- An oxidation catalytic converter that reduces CO2 and hydrocarbon emissions
- An alternator that gathers and uses energy from the braking system
- A battery sensor that checks voltage and temperature levels
Our Vision
Our main priority has always been to provide the Australian public with the best possible service in the transportation industry at the lowest cost. This was made possible through our unwavering commitment to continual technological improvement.
Given the obvious damage global warming is having on our planet, we have now equally committed to the environment in the same way we have committed to our loyal customers.
As temperatures continue to rise across the globe, and weather becomes more extreme, we have overhauled our environmental policies to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible.
Book a Green Car with Car Australia
If you want to do your bit for our planet, book the Australian chauffeur service that is fully committed to reducing our carbon footprint by booking one of our green vehicles.
Just let us know during the booking process, and we’ll do our best to provide an environmentally friendly vehicle that produces minimal CO2.
