What exactly is The New Driving? Cheaper or different driving? Driving more economically or more environmentally friendly? Or all at the same time? Read more about the new driving here as it can be interesting. You can save money and fuel by driving in a different way or even by purchasing a different type of car. And at the same time driving in a way that is better for the environment. Plenty of reasons to see if you can participate in the new driving!
What is The New Driving?
The New Driving is a way of driving a car that guarantees lower fuel consumption. As a result, the CO2 emissions are also lower, so you not only drive cheaper but also more environmentally conscious. The government stimulates initiatives related to The New Driving. For example, by exempting owners of a car with low CO2 emissions from the obligation to pay road tax. Or by investing in the development of energy-efficient cars and electric vehicles.
However, the new way of driving is also literally a different way of driving. It means paying attention to the rev counter of your car, because with forwarding at lower revs you use less fuel. You can also save petrol or diesel when braking by not downshifting, but letting the car come to a standstill automatically. The cruise control is also a feature that, with regular use, leads to more energy-efficient driving.
The new driving is supported by an extensive government advertising campaign. It promises that you will save at least 20% on fuel (petrol, diesel, LPG) per trip in this way.
How can I drive more economically and use less fuel?
A small and light car is relatively economical. You can drive more kilometers with it on one liter of fuel than with a larger car. Furthermore, if you press the accelerator a little less hard, you save relatively more fuel. Driving less fast therefore saves a lot of fuel or gas. By braking a little more often on the engine (slowly slowing down the car by releasing the accelerator) instead of putting your foot on the brake, you also save fuel. Furthermore, it does not hurt to switch off the engine if you have to wait somewhere. Finally, timely forwarding absolutely saves a considerable amount of petrol, LPG or diesel.
How do I save costs by purchasing an efficient car?
From the beginning of this year, you will no longer pay road tax (motor vehicle tax) when you drive an efficient car. A car is considered economical if it generates very low carbon dioxide emissions. The limit for paying motor vehicle tax is at a CO2 emission of 110 grams per kilometer for cars running on petrol or natural gas (LPG) and 95 grams per kilometer for diesel vehicles. By buying an economical car you save hundreds to thousands of euros per year.
How can I ensure that I drive more environmentally friendly?
A great deal of research is being done into energy-efficient cars and new alternative fuels. For example, the government subsidizes research into the electric car. Buying a hybrid car or a diesel car already makes a big difference. The same goes for buying a smaller and lighter car. In addition, all the ways to drive more economically mentioned here are also an investment in preserving the environment. You not only drive more economically, but you also drive less carbon dioxide into the environment. So you are not only saving a lot of money, but you are also doing something yourself to be environmentally friendly when you participate in the new driving.