Typhoons, hurricanes, forest fires, deforestation, climate change… On top of your head, these are some of the things that we hear environmentalists lament about. They are pointing their fingers at the oil, manufacturing, retail, and automotive industries. Every year, during the typhoon season in every part of the world, the conversation will turn into conserving, sustaining, and protecting the environment. And why not? Humans are to blame for every environmental catastrophe we are now bearing witness to. The coronavirus? Why, yes, that’s humanity’s fault, too.
The good news is that if you own a diesel car, you only need to take it to a diesel repair shop to have it converted into an eco-friendly car. Diesel cars can run using biodiesel, which is an animal-based diesel fuel that limits pollutants. It burns cleaner than regular diesel, so it’s safer for the environment. Biodiesel cars don’t contain any lead and only a small amount of sulfur.
Two other types of eco-friendly cars are hybrid cars (part fuel and part electric) and electric cars (run on electricity). Both have advantages and disadvantages, particularly when it comes to the driving range, affordability, power, and a lack of charging stations. But do these inconveniences outweigh the benefits of driving eco-friendly cars?
Should You Get an Eco-friendly Car?
If you want to take a moral stance, then you should get an eco-friendly car. Humanity is at a point where every action harms the environment. Whatever people do right now have an unimaginable effect on the generations to come. What will be left to them, anyway?
Cut Back on Emissions
Whether you’re going for a hybrid, electric, or biodiesel car, one thing is for sure: you’re cutting back on your carbon dioxide emissions. This is the goal of every signatory of the United Nations Paris Agreement. The goal of the treaty is to keep the increase in global average temperature to below two degrees Celsius. One of the ways to achieve that is to lower the emissions.
Help from the Government
Eco-friendly cars are notorious for being more expensive than an SUV. Some go for as high as $40,000. But thanks to government grants, perks, and subsidies, more people can now afford to go green. Remember that these cars also consume less fuel, which means that you’re saving money in the long run.
Resale Value Is Higher
This is a growing trend. More and more people would want to buy an eco-friendly car in the coming years. This puts you in a good position to resell your car at a higher value than regular cars. If you want to upgrade in the future, this is going to help you pull your resources for a down payment. And if for some reason you aren’t satisfied with the performance of the car, you can resell it and recoup most of what you have spent.
It may seem like a big investment at face value. Some of these cars are too expensive that the price tags make you want to walk out of the dealership. You should consider converting your current cars, too, especially if they run on diesel fuel. Do whatever you can to help the environment. Future generations depend on it.
