The quest for aut TODAY'S car is about 130% more energy effi- cient than the cars of 25 years ago. Wit uses less energy, it cre- ates fewer emissions. Even the fuel we use is dif? ferent—all autommtive gasoline is now unleaded. Most of the new car you buy today is either made from recycled materials or is reey- elable. Even the auto wreckers aren't wreckers any morc— they're auto recyclers. Canadians can do more to help keep our environment green. By keeping up with routine preventive maintenance, espe- cially filter replacement and regular oil changes, drivers will keep their cars operating iis the low emissions zone. They'll also save money in the long term on repairs and on fuel. Most of the fluids used in cars are potentially harmful to the environment. When you look for a repair facility, make sure you choose one that has an active recycling program for engine oil and other engine fluids. There are other things dri- vers can do to reduce pollution. “Because there is a direct link between the ameunt of fuel used and the amount of tailpipe emissions created, saving fuel means reducing pollution, Here are some green dri- ving tips from Car Care Canada: @ Plan vour errands to avoid making a lot of short trips. Cars are at their least fuel efficient when cold. @ Slow down. The difference between driving at 100 km/h and 110 km/h is about a 10% saving in fuel, @ Don't idle. If vou’re just stepping into the convenience store for a moment, switch off your engine. You'll save fuel, reduce pollution, and be less likely to have your car stolen. a Keep y your ures fully inflated. Soft tires increase rolling resis- tance, which is the biggest con- tributor to fuel consumption at city driving speeds. Drive smoothly. Avoid sharp stops and starts in city traffic, and try to maintain a steady speed on the highway. Use your cruise control, if you have" it. Look well ahead to antici- pate blips in the traffic, so you can be ini the free-flowing lane. A lot has been done to make cars more environmental- ly friendly and fuel efficient. It’s up to drivers to keep them that way. KEEP your tires fully inflated. Soft tires increase rolling resistance, which is the biggest contributor to fuel con- sumption at city driving speeds. Nissan wins EPA award NISSAN Motor Cao., Ltd. has been present- ed the prestigious 1999 Climate . Protection Award from the United States ‘ Environmental. ‘Protection Agency (EPA). _ «Nissan, whose environ- ; . mental’'protection efforts -- Rave been recognized several times. by the EPA, received the award last month for its aggressive steps to address “global warming, to reduce 2 hydrofluorecarbons and to improve: fuel economy’ in - Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. c+ “As the only automotive “tianufacturer to be the recip- ient of our 1999 Climate “ Protection Award, EPA applauds Nissan for its lead- ership in environmental pro- tection,” said Dr. Stephen O. Andersen, -EPA director of strategic climate projects. “he EPA — welcomes Nissan’s concerted efforts, from the design and manu- facturing through recycling - Stages, in reducing HECs, global warming and i iprove- “ments in fel economy.” The EPA presented 10 awards at the 1999 Earth Technologies Forum — in Washington. The awards rec- ognize individuals and com- panics that demonstrate their commitment to the environ- ment ‘through exceptional leadership, technical innova- tion and personal motivation: “We're delighted to have been selected by the EPA and an. international panel of jud es to receive this award,” 1 Iwao. Nakamura, senior vice president production development and enginecr- ing, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. “Nissan has a long history of commitment to preserving the global environment. We also believe that regarding the automobile, the most efficient and effective method to contribute to cli- mate protection in the short term is to ceduce the green- house gases for conventional vehicles as early as possible.” Nissan’s more recent envi- ronmental accomplishments include: ®@ The first automobile man- ufacturer in the U.S. to install the <¢quipment tor recovery and recycling of chlorofiluorecarbons (CFC- 12) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFC-134a) refrigerants at all its U.S. dealerships. Among the first automak- ers worldwide to eliminate the use of CFCs as a foaming and cleaning agent in manu- facturing processes. @ Nissan was the only automaker to receive the EPA’s “Best of the Best” award for protecting the stratospheric ozone layer. fA Nissan is also the first automaker to demonstrate a fuel cell vehicle with hydro- gen supplied by an on-board methanol-reforming system. B Nissan is curbing HFC emissions in Japan where there is no government regu- lation regarding HFCs. @ The first automobile man- ufacturer in the world to introduce a powertrain sys- tem combining direct-injec- tion gasoline (DiG) engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), These vehicles emit far less pollu- tion yet maintain high power and improved mileage ratings of 50%. The DiG-CVT tech- nology was honored with the Energy Conservation Prize from the director general of Japan’s Agency of Natural Resources and Energy. Development of a gaso- line-fueled Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) which is expected to emit about one-fourth of the unburned hydrocarbon and one-tenth of the oxides of nitrogen as the cleanest gaso- linc-powered car now sold in California. Nissan expects that this fall the Californi Air Resources Board will cer- tify the technologies used in the 2000 model ycar Nissan ° Sentra’ with a 1.8-litre engine. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at . ». 18 POINT INSPECTION. ~ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY an © — BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT | _ = PHONE 980-343 Z. Lube, 08 & Fitter 20% rma rears on PDO t 1991 Ao Quen Vanes EY} 1992-1994 Aun Ocom Vences Ey } 1995-1997 Ano Ounen Vencus el Et A eapre dct 3, 9. ay at be coed with oir dts Legis. 31,11. kay ete ache witeobas dso | Ips 03, 7. ley vet Lo cmbiocd oth echt Gaon. 1 wf oe. Pen eneree aman an aban ence acer med . 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