Archive for the ‘Cars’ Category
Neil Ebsworth asked:
When you think of car hire you probably remember the experience of that summer vacation where you spent an hour after getting off the plane trying to find the little mobile van so that you could retrieve the keys to something that resembled a fridge on wheels, before spluttering out of the airport in a foreign country on the wrong side of the road with one eye on the map and the other trying to remember how to change gear with your right hand.
Car Hire is the last place you would think, in this day of global warming and computer technologies, that would be leading the forefront of technologies to reduce green-house gases and such things but in a few cases around the globe it is the Car Hire firms that are taking technology by the scruff of the neck and producing some real results.
The obvious technologies that are being introduced are hybrid fuel cars. Whist these are greener in terms of green house emissions, there are still questions as to how green they really are. The cost of making the hybrid fuel ethanol has already led to corn production impinging on wheat fields leading to a spike in the price of wheat and the many foodstuffs that it goes into, bread, pasta etc. The case that we cannot afford to turn over our arable land in the pursuit of producing enough ethanol from corn to replace gasoline is a strong one. But as an issue putting carbon emission in front of the consumer, it currently is all we have. When we start complaining about the $10 loaf of bread we will know it has gone too far!
The lesser known technologies now being introduced however show forefront thinking. A firm in Boston is now providing a 24/7 car hire system called Zipcar where consumers effectively give up their car for a rental based on hourly use. Once the customer has signed up he can book a car by the hour and using a credit card style key has only to travel a short distance to pick up a car in his immediate location. The car is equipped with GRPS and black-box technologies which not only control the ignition but also allow the car to be tracked via satellite reducing fraud and theft. The company says that for every car that they employ up to 20 cars are taken off the road thus reducing congestion and overall fuel emissions.
In the UK, car hire firms in association with the local police are requiring bio-metric identification in the form of a fingerprint before you can register for your car. Whilst there have been some complaints by customers, the idea that has seriously reduced theft and fraud is the same argument being put forward for full bio-metric ID cards in that the innocent have nothing to fear and it is only those who have something they wish to hide that are being thwarted.
With many of us now thinking about our summer vacations to France, Italy and beyond it is good to know that at least one of the industries involved in getting us to our destination is thinking about our carbon footprint. It may be some time before we can vacation completely conscience free these days, but who would have thought that those companies that put us in those little deathtraps and sent us on our way into the abyss would be the fore-runners of the new technologies.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
When you think of car hire you probably remember the experience of that summer vacation where you spent an hour after getting off the plane trying to find the little mobile van so that you could retrieve the keys to something that resembled a fridge on wheels, before spluttering out of the airport in a foreign country on the wrong side of the road with one eye on the map and the other trying to remember how to change gear with your right hand.
Car Hire is the last place you would think, in this day of global warming and computer technologies, that would be leading the forefront of technologies to reduce green-house gases and such things but in a few cases around the globe it is the Car Hire firms that are taking technology by the scruff of the neck and producing some real results.
The obvious technologies that are being introduced are hybrid fuel cars. Whist these are greener in terms of green house emissions, there are still questions as to how green they really are. The cost of making the hybrid fuel ethanol has already led to corn production impinging on wheat fields leading to a spike in the price of wheat and the many foodstuffs that it goes into, bread, pasta etc. The case that we cannot afford to turn over our arable land in the pursuit of producing enough ethanol from corn to replace gasoline is a strong one. But as an issue putting carbon emission in front of the consumer, it currently is all we have. When we start complaining about the $10 loaf of bread we will know it has gone too far!
The lesser known technologies now being introduced however show forefront thinking. A firm in Boston is now providing a 24/7 car hire system called Zipcar where consumers effectively give up their car for a rental based on hourly use. Once the customer has signed up he can book a car by the hour and using a credit card style key has only to travel a short distance to pick up a car in his immediate location. The car is equipped with GRPS and black-box technologies which not only control the ignition but also allow the car to be tracked via satellite reducing fraud and theft. The company says that for every car that they employ up to 20 cars are taken off the road thus reducing congestion and overall fuel emissions.
In the UK, car hire firms in association with the local police are requiring bio-metric identification in the form of a fingerprint before you can register for your car. Whilst there have been some complaints by customers, the idea that has seriously reduced theft and fraud is the same argument being put forward for full bio-metric ID cards in that the innocent have nothing to fear and it is only those who have something they wish to hide that are being thwarted.
With many of us now thinking about our summer vacations to France, Italy and beyond it is good to know that at least one of the industries involved in getting us to our destination is thinking about our carbon footprint. It may be some time before we can vacation completely conscience free these days, but who would have thought that those companies that put us in those little deathtraps and sent us on our way into the abyss would be the fore-runners of the new technologies.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
Anton Rowd asked:
As to date, an increase of 50% on hybrid car demand has been observed since it entered mainstream market. It’s no surprise how much of an effect they have had on the average driver and consumer but it seems that hybrid is definitely the future of the automobile industry; so much so, in fact, that it’s also not a shock to see hybrid car rental companies sprouting up here and there.
On the Rise
Long before the introduction of electric hybrid, car rental companies that support environment friendly vehicles have been around already. They were renting out other vehicles that were either purely electric or were using power sources other than the fuel and electric combination as well as the conventional gas-powered cars as well. As soon as hybrid electric vehicles were introduced, it was inevitable for these companies to add them to their rosters as well.
Advantage
With the growing popularity of hybrid electric vehicles, it’s just as well that these hybrid car rental agencies do exist. For the consumer, it will be a good opportunity to test out a hybrid before making the decision to purchasing to own one. By renting one out for a week or so, a person will be able to determine if the hybrid electric definitely will do what manufacturers say it will do.
Hybrid cars can differ in some of the vehicle’s aspects. The concept behind the technology may be the same for all manufacturers but there are a few key differences between hybrid models released by various car companies.
Savings
These hybrid car rental companies also makes touring more convenient for travelers. Travelers who do use hybrid cars will most definitely be spending much less on gas since hybrid electric vehicles can run for much longer on lesser amounts of gas.
In the long run, if this trend remains, hybrid electric cars will do much better than their gas-dependent counterparts as far as car rentals are concerned. This also means that car rental agencies that do rent out hybrid vehicles will probably rent them out at even cheaper prices since fuel rates will not be too much of a concern for them.
Maintenance for hybrid cars is also easier because it does not have too many mechanical engine parts under the hood. Since they are simple and get the job done more efficiently and in an eco-friendly way, consumers not only save money, but they end up saving the world from hazardous carbon dioxide emissions as well.
To date, there are only a few listings of hybrid car rental companies but the list is expected to rise with the demand. Perhaps through these hybrid car rental agencies, people will learn to appreciate hybrid vehicles even more which will hopefully lead to their use over gas guzzlers in the city streets and highways.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
As to date, an increase of 50% on hybrid car demand has been observed since it entered mainstream market. It’s no surprise how much of an effect they have had on the average driver and consumer but it seems that hybrid is definitely the future of the automobile industry; so much so, in fact, that it’s also not a shock to see hybrid car rental companies sprouting up here and there.
On the Rise
Long before the introduction of electric hybrid, car rental companies that support environment friendly vehicles have been around already. They were renting out other vehicles that were either purely electric or were using power sources other than the fuel and electric combination as well as the conventional gas-powered cars as well. As soon as hybrid electric vehicles were introduced, it was inevitable for these companies to add them to their rosters as well.
Advantage
With the growing popularity of hybrid electric vehicles, it’s just as well that these hybrid car rental agencies do exist. For the consumer, it will be a good opportunity to test out a hybrid before making the decision to purchasing to own one. By renting one out for a week or so, a person will be able to determine if the hybrid electric definitely will do what manufacturers say it will do.
Hybrid cars can differ in some of the vehicle’s aspects. The concept behind the technology may be the same for all manufacturers but there are a few key differences between hybrid models released by various car companies.
Savings
These hybrid car rental companies also makes touring more convenient for travelers. Travelers who do use hybrid cars will most definitely be spending much less on gas since hybrid electric vehicles can run for much longer on lesser amounts of gas.
In the long run, if this trend remains, hybrid electric cars will do much better than their gas-dependent counterparts as far as car rentals are concerned. This also means that car rental agencies that do rent out hybrid vehicles will probably rent them out at even cheaper prices since fuel rates will not be too much of a concern for them.
Maintenance for hybrid cars is also easier because it does not have too many mechanical engine parts under the hood. Since they are simple and get the job done more efficiently and in an eco-friendly way, consumers not only save money, but they end up saving the world from hazardous carbon dioxide emissions as well.
To date, there are only a few listings of hybrid car rental companies but the list is expected to rise with the demand. Perhaps through these hybrid car rental agencies, people will learn to appreciate hybrid vehicles even more which will hopefully lead to their use over gas guzzlers in the city streets and highways.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
Timothy Rudon asked:
Among all experts and others who create lists at the end of the year, the most valued is the consumer. CNNMoney has based their “best car” selection based on consumer reports.
1. Honda Fit costs USD 14,000-16,000 and is the leader in the fuel efficient cars category. The Fit was the winner in reliability, crash protection, and satisfaction.
2. The Honda Civic, costs around USD 20,000 and in its range it has smooth running, great interiors, and the best handling.
3. The Honda Accord, costs USD 20,000 -30,000, has excellent balance of comfort, roominess, ride, and handling.
4. Infiniti G35, costs 35,000 -39,000, is fast, agile, steers well, is reliable and a great car.
5. Infiniti M35, costs USD 42,000- 45,000 and according to consumer ratings it earns the highest scored in the sedan category, comfortable, and drives well in any circumstances.
6. Toyota Rav4, costs USD 23,000- 27,000 the engine gives good performance, has fuel economy, and offers reliable crash protection.
7. Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Costs over USD 30,000, is a leader but being redesigned in 2008.
8. Minivan Toyota Sienna, costs USD 26,000- 28,000, has a powerful engine, is quite, comfortable, and refined.
9. Green Car Toyota Prius, costs USD 23,000, has interiors that are roomy, and is a great favorite.
10. Mazda Mx-5 Miata, costs USD 21,000- USD 27,000, has superior handling, pin-point steering, and more.
When vehicles are rated they need to match stringent norms. To become a “top” auto a vehicle must score the highest in its category, have great reliability, and pass smoothly government and insurance institute crash tests. Consumer reports tests over 75 cars each year to determine which ones stand up to hard driving habits.
Aspects considered are: technology, safety, reliability, and more. Consumer reports has since 1936 been the trusted source for information on products. They are known for their objectivity and accuracy and have high standards.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
Among all experts and others who create lists at the end of the year, the most valued is the consumer. CNNMoney has based their “best car” selection based on consumer reports.
1. Honda Fit costs USD 14,000-16,000 and is the leader in the fuel efficient cars category. The Fit was the winner in reliability, crash protection, and satisfaction.
2. The Honda Civic, costs around USD 20,000 and in its range it has smooth running, great interiors, and the best handling.
3. The Honda Accord, costs USD 20,000 -30,000, has excellent balance of comfort, roominess, ride, and handling.
4. Infiniti G35, costs 35,000 -39,000, is fast, agile, steers well, is reliable and a great car.
5. Infiniti M35, costs USD 42,000- 45,000 and according to consumer ratings it earns the highest scored in the sedan category, comfortable, and drives well in any circumstances.
6. Toyota Rav4, costs USD 23,000- 27,000 the engine gives good performance, has fuel economy, and offers reliable crash protection.
7. Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Costs over USD 30,000, is a leader but being redesigned in 2008.
8. Minivan Toyota Sienna, costs USD 26,000- 28,000, has a powerful engine, is quite, comfortable, and refined.
9. Green Car Toyota Prius, costs USD 23,000, has interiors that are roomy, and is a great favorite.
10. Mazda Mx-5 Miata, costs USD 21,000- USD 27,000, has superior handling, pin-point steering, and more.
When vehicles are rated they need to match stringent norms. To become a “top” auto a vehicle must score the highest in its category, have great reliability, and pass smoothly government and insurance institute crash tests. Consumer reports tests over 75 cars each year to determine which ones stand up to hard driving habits.
Aspects considered are: technology, safety, reliability, and more. Consumer reports has since 1936 been the trusted source for information on products. They are known for their objectivity and accuracy and have high standards.
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Norman Smith asked:
The car hire industry has been one of the many favorite targets of environmental advocates for many years. One important allegation is that the use of a for hire means the traveler is yet one more source of carbon emissions, when things could have been environmentally better if the person commuted. But a counter-argument by the industry is that public transport is not always an option, and in rural areas a car hire is the only pill available to swallow.
Some say the car hire industry can do better than argue that a hire car is better and friendlier substitute to owning the car itself. Nevertheless, car ownership is on its way up; if the car hire industry wants the previous argument to be plausible, it will have to work harder at its homework. One reason to be grateful for, just the same is the greener hire cars alongside the gas guzzlers.
This last mentioned step consists of company investment on teams of hybrid and low carbon emission cars, which, thanks to the ads of equally worried car companies, are acknowledged to be way lesser environmental hazards. To give you a picture, a Swedish franchise of a large car hire company sunk its money on four hundred ethanol powered cars. In the United States, over a thousand hybrid cars acquired rounds out the scene for the same firm.
Another campaign on the part of car hire companies is to release information on the carbon emissions from each car in their fleet at the time of hiring. The intended effect of this is that customers will be informed of the hazards of their own eco-unfriendly cars and will solve this by hiring more often than not green cars. Some say this is a major point of improvement in the industry. The pivotal premise here is that all people have some form of environmental conscience that will help them to be more attuned to cars with fewer emissions.
Yet another strategy of the car hire industry towards persuasion is carbon offsetting. The company basically accounts for the sum carbon produced in the form of emissions by the entire company. The goal of a carbon offsetting policy is to make a company carbon neutral through a combination of several strategies.
Yet, the movement towards significant greening in the industry is still far off, so applause for these innovative players in the car hire industry may seem out of place. Moreover, a headache for these companies is that going after eco-friendly policies is usually less cost effective than conventional albeit mediocre tactics. The only relief in all these must be that the the industry can at least claim it is doing its best in offering people the chance to be eco-friendly on the road and the cars that burn less harmful fuels.
Indeed, the car hire industry is now asking itself: where to now? The business has actually entered and forged into all the avenues open to it. A realistic prospect is the case of satellite navigation systems being an added bonus in hire cars to transform trips into a heightened, “sit back and relax” experience. But its yet another smart marketing technique too, in the end.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
The car hire industry has been one of the many favorite targets of environmental advocates for many years. One important allegation is that the use of a for hire means the traveler is yet one more source of carbon emissions, when things could have been environmentally better if the person commuted. But a counter-argument by the industry is that public transport is not always an option, and in rural areas a car hire is the only pill available to swallow.
Some say the car hire industry can do better than argue that a hire car is better and friendlier substitute to owning the car itself. Nevertheless, car ownership is on its way up; if the car hire industry wants the previous argument to be plausible, it will have to work harder at its homework. One reason to be grateful for, just the same is the greener hire cars alongside the gas guzzlers.
This last mentioned step consists of company investment on teams of hybrid and low carbon emission cars, which, thanks to the ads of equally worried car companies, are acknowledged to be way lesser environmental hazards. To give you a picture, a Swedish franchise of a large car hire company sunk its money on four hundred ethanol powered cars. In the United States, over a thousand hybrid cars acquired rounds out the scene for the same firm.
Another campaign on the part of car hire companies is to release information on the carbon emissions from each car in their fleet at the time of hiring. The intended effect of this is that customers will be informed of the hazards of their own eco-unfriendly cars and will solve this by hiring more often than not green cars. Some say this is a major point of improvement in the industry. The pivotal premise here is that all people have some form of environmental conscience that will help them to be more attuned to cars with fewer emissions.
Yet another strategy of the car hire industry towards persuasion is carbon offsetting. The company basically accounts for the sum carbon produced in the form of emissions by the entire company. The goal of a carbon offsetting policy is to make a company carbon neutral through a combination of several strategies.
Yet, the movement towards significant greening in the industry is still far off, so applause for these innovative players in the car hire industry may seem out of place. Moreover, a headache for these companies is that going after eco-friendly policies is usually less cost effective than conventional albeit mediocre tactics. The only relief in all these must be that the the industry can at least claim it is doing its best in offering people the chance to be eco-friendly on the road and the cars that burn less harmful fuels.
Indeed, the car hire industry is now asking itself: where to now? The business has actually entered and forged into all the avenues open to it. A realistic prospect is the case of satellite navigation systems being an added bonus in hire cars to transform trips into a heightened, “sit back and relax” experience. But its yet another smart marketing technique too, in the end.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
Paul Fitzgerald asked:
Las Vegas is a wonder of modern technology. It is a city that shouldn’t be existing at all. Nestled amidst miles of dry desert lands, the city at night looks like a glittering jewel resting on black velvet. Las Vegas is a testament to man’s ingenuity and toughness.
Over the years, more and more technological innovations have been added to the city, from the dazzling lights and laser displays to dancing water fountains and digital video and music exhibits, all in an effort to make even the most jaded tourist ooh and ahh in amazement. Las Vegas is almost like a city from the future, transplanted in the desert. However, a closer look will reveal that its inhabitants and even some passing tourists are still in touch with the city’s historic past. This is evidenced by the many classic rental cars on Las Vegas’ streets.
Classic rental cars in Vegas have never left the scene. It seems that no matter how modern the city is, no matter how many more futuristic or advanced cars or vehicles are available in car rental stores, people still choose classic rental cars to take to the streets of Vegas. People still pick classic rental cars in Vegas like the vintage beauty of the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado and the sleek styling of the 1969 Cadillac DeVille over modern wonders such as hybrid Honda cars or flashy Corvette convertibles.
Why are these classic rental cars still a hit in Vegas, a city so modern, it almost verges on futuristic? Perhaps the answer lies in what the classic rental cars mean to the person who rents them and that person’s view of Vegas. No matter how futuristic or technological the city may look, it still has not lost it’s old glamour, its charm as a city where love can be found in every corner, where luck can change with the turn of a card, and where nothing is impossible. Amidst the blinding lights, one can still perceive Vegas as it was many years ago, a city of promise, a city of thrills, a city of romance.
Perhaps the best place where you can see many classic and beautiful rental cars on the streets is no other than Vegas’ birthplace, Fremont Street, Las Vegas. Classic rental cars are a common sight in Fremont Street, Las Vegas primarily because the street is home to many of Las Vegas’ oldest and most enduring establishments, such as The Golden Nugget, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, and The Mint.
Classic rental cars are never out of place in Fremont Street, Las Vegas, because although many buildings have been changed, most of the buildings’ facades have remained the same over the years, giving the street a timeless, classic look. The classic rental cars remain fixtures in Fremont Street, Las Vegas even if the street itself has received a make-over of sorts with the introduction of the Fremont Street Experience, a pedestrian mall which contains a museum, concert areas, and millions of dazzling lights displays. In this street, and perhaps in the whole of Vegas itself, one can say that even if the people, tourists or locals, welcome the future, the past is still valued, and is never too far behind.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
Las Vegas is a wonder of modern technology. It is a city that shouldn’t be existing at all. Nestled amidst miles of dry desert lands, the city at night looks like a glittering jewel resting on black velvet. Las Vegas is a testament to man’s ingenuity and toughness.
Over the years, more and more technological innovations have been added to the city, from the dazzling lights and laser displays to dancing water fountains and digital video and music exhibits, all in an effort to make even the most jaded tourist ooh and ahh in amazement. Las Vegas is almost like a city from the future, transplanted in the desert. However, a closer look will reveal that its inhabitants and even some passing tourists are still in touch with the city’s historic past. This is evidenced by the many classic rental cars on Las Vegas’ streets.
Classic rental cars in Vegas have never left the scene. It seems that no matter how modern the city is, no matter how many more futuristic or advanced cars or vehicles are available in car rental stores, people still choose classic rental cars to take to the streets of Vegas. People still pick classic rental cars in Vegas like the vintage beauty of the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado and the sleek styling of the 1969 Cadillac DeVille over modern wonders such as hybrid Honda cars or flashy Corvette convertibles.
Why are these classic rental cars still a hit in Vegas, a city so modern, it almost verges on futuristic? Perhaps the answer lies in what the classic rental cars mean to the person who rents them and that person’s view of Vegas. No matter how futuristic or technological the city may look, it still has not lost it’s old glamour, its charm as a city where love can be found in every corner, where luck can change with the turn of a card, and where nothing is impossible. Amidst the blinding lights, one can still perceive Vegas as it was many years ago, a city of promise, a city of thrills, a city of romance.
Perhaps the best place where you can see many classic and beautiful rental cars on the streets is no other than Vegas’ birthplace, Fremont Street, Las Vegas. Classic rental cars are a common sight in Fremont Street, Las Vegas primarily because the street is home to many of Las Vegas’ oldest and most enduring establishments, such as The Golden Nugget, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, and The Mint.
Classic rental cars are never out of place in Fremont Street, Las Vegas, because although many buildings have been changed, most of the buildings’ facades have remained the same over the years, giving the street a timeless, classic look. The classic rental cars remain fixtures in Fremont Street, Las Vegas even if the street itself has received a make-over of sorts with the introduction of the Fremont Street Experience, a pedestrian mall which contains a museum, concert areas, and millions of dazzling lights displays. In this street, and perhaps in the whole of Vegas itself, one can say that even if the people, tourists or locals, welcome the future, the past is still valued, and is never too far behind.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
Dominic Donaldson asked:
As you may be aware, the state of the planet and issues of global warming have been a particularly hot topic in the news of late. The Government would like us to recycle everything from potato peelings to car tyres and reduce greenhouse emissions by turning off the fairy lights at night and cycling to work in the morning. Whether you are an eco-warrior or not, the science behind the scaremongering is gaining credibility and taking hold of the consciousness of the nation; the reality is slowly dawning that the issue of global warming is very real and we should all be doing our bit to combat the rise in carbon dioxide levels.
One of the major culprits is the combustion of fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. The burning of these fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere; this causes the atmosphere to warm by trapping heat radiated by the earth’s surface. Using energy that is not renewable for heating the home and in manufacturing is generally out of the average person’s control, but there is a way that we can reduce our consumption of non renewable energy by addressing our transportation needs.
Owning a car often means that we use it for convenience. We make trips to the shop when we could have walked; we do a school run because it is raining; we drive to work because the bus stop isn’t outside the front door. If we were to get rid of our vehicles, we would find that it makes little difference to our lives as far as these convenience trips are concerned. It is the major journeys that justify the use of a car; weekend breaks to visit friends, day trips to theme parks and the occasional days where there is a family engagement in a different part of the country.
Public transport is one answer, but often these trips require taking the whole family, luggage, the dog and the kitchen sink. Not easy to negotiate on a train on a Friday evening! The answer here could be vehicle rental. If you are an occasional car user, then personal car hire could be a more affordable and more practical method of transportation as well as being good for the planet. There are lots of hire companies to choose from and they do all inclusive deals for hire terms and insurance cover.
The major benefits are that you will only hire a car when it is necessary; and with rental packages from twenty four hours for daytrips to ones that are long term for contract work for example, there is plenty of leeway when it comes to choice. From a practical point of view, opting to for a personal car hire vehicle means saying goodbye to having to pay for and sort out road tax, insurance, MOT and servicing. The major bonus is that you can choose a car that you would not ordinarily be able to afford to buy, drive or insure.
It is possible to hire any vehicle from a Ford to a Ferrari. You could even hire a vehicle according to the importance of the engagement at hand. For a weekend away in the countryside with the whole family, hire a four wheel drive diesel estate; or if you are planning an important business meeting with a client you’d like to impress, go for renting a Porche 911 for the day. For the more environmentally conscious of you car drivers out there, there is the option to only hire hybrid vehicles, once again a cheaper option that trying to buy one that has just come on the market. We can all do our bit to reduce the impact of a twenty first century lifestyle on the environment; choosing to ditch the rusting motor and chip in to a hire scheme will soon be second nature just like recycling the local newspaper.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles
As you may be aware, the state of the planet and issues of global warming have been a particularly hot topic in the news of late. The Government would like us to recycle everything from potato peelings to car tyres and reduce greenhouse emissions by turning off the fairy lights at night and cycling to work in the morning. Whether you are an eco-warrior or not, the science behind the scaremongering is gaining credibility and taking hold of the consciousness of the nation; the reality is slowly dawning that the issue of global warming is very real and we should all be doing our bit to combat the rise in carbon dioxide levels.
One of the major culprits is the combustion of fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. The burning of these fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere; this causes the atmosphere to warm by trapping heat radiated by the earth’s surface. Using energy that is not renewable for heating the home and in manufacturing is generally out of the average person’s control, but there is a way that we can reduce our consumption of non renewable energy by addressing our transportation needs.
Owning a car often means that we use it for convenience. We make trips to the shop when we could have walked; we do a school run because it is raining; we drive to work because the bus stop isn’t outside the front door. If we were to get rid of our vehicles, we would find that it makes little difference to our lives as far as these convenience trips are concerned. It is the major journeys that justify the use of a car; weekend breaks to visit friends, day trips to theme parks and the occasional days where there is a family engagement in a different part of the country.
Public transport is one answer, but often these trips require taking the whole family, luggage, the dog and the kitchen sink. Not easy to negotiate on a train on a Friday evening! The answer here could be vehicle rental. If you are an occasional car user, then personal car hire could be a more affordable and more practical method of transportation as well as being good for the planet. There are lots of hire companies to choose from and they do all inclusive deals for hire terms and insurance cover.
The major benefits are that you will only hire a car when it is necessary; and with rental packages from twenty four hours for daytrips to ones that are long term for contract work for example, there is plenty of leeway when it comes to choice. From a practical point of view, opting to for a personal car hire vehicle means saying goodbye to having to pay for and sort out road tax, insurance, MOT and servicing. The major bonus is that you can choose a car that you would not ordinarily be able to afford to buy, drive or insure.
It is possible to hire any vehicle from a Ford to a Ferrari. You could even hire a vehicle according to the importance of the engagement at hand. For a weekend away in the countryside with the whole family, hire a four wheel drive diesel estate; or if you are planning an important business meeting with a client you’d like to impress, go for renting a Porche 911 for the day. For the more environmentally conscious of you car drivers out there, there is the option to only hire hybrid vehicles, once again a cheaper option that trying to buy one that has just come on the market. We can all do our bit to reduce the impact of a twenty first century lifestyle on the environment; choosing to ditch the rusting motor and chip in to a hire scheme will soon be second nature just like recycling the local newspaper.
Hybrid Car Rental Los Angeles