Around 26% of CO2 emissions generated in the UK are caused by personal car travel. It is therefore important to consider the impact of your car journeys.
It is important to be realistic when considering travel options and understand that for some individuals travel by car really is the only option. It is however still possible to travel by car in a sustainable manner.
Car sharing is another way to travel by car in a sustainable manner. Travelling with other people by car is an easy way to cut your CO2 emissions and save money at the same time! Setting up informal arrangements with family, friends and colleagues, or joining up to schemes are both good ways to start car sharing.
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Electric vehicles offer a clean and economical alternative to petrol and diesel powered transport and bring considerable benefits to the environment by
Electric vehicles have lower fuel costs, typically around £400-£500 for an average annual mileage of 10,000 miles. This compares to a petrol cost of around £1,200 per year - a saving of £700-£800 per year. Lower fuel costs are an advantage at a time when fuel prices are expected to continue rising.
