The widespread adoption of energy-efficient cars has been in full swing for several years now. It all began with the hybrid car, which features a petrol or diesel engine The electric motor is recharged while driving, for example, when you brake for a traffic light. And in 2015, electric and semi-electric cars are really ‘booming’. But when do we speak of a Energy-efficient carAnd for those who want to drive really energy-efficiently, we offer a few tips and tell you which are the five greenest car brands.
Characteristics of an energy-efficient car
Since 2001, car manufacturers have been obliged to have a Energy rating to hook up to their cars. As you 
most likely know, an energy label A means your car is very energy efficient, and G, on the other hand, is very inefficient. Which label the car receives depends on various factors, including CO2 emissions. If you want to know which energy label your car has, please also consult the Fuel consumption booklet from the RDW. In it you will find an overview of all cars, organised by make, among other things.
CO2 emissions are directly related to fuel consumption. Lower fuel consumption leads to lower CO2 emissions. And as we all know, that's better for the environment.
Tips for energy-efficient driving
‘The New Driving’ is now an established concept. The government has launched this campaign to boost fuel-efficient driving. Specifically, a number of tips are given, allowing you to reduce your car's fuel consumption (and therefore CO2 emissions at the same time):
- Please note the correct tyre pressure van uw auto. Een auto verbruikt namelijk meer energie met zachte banden. Met de juiste bandenspanning bespaart u zo’n 2 tot 5% op uw brandstof.
- Shift up to a higher gear as early as possible. Drive as much as possible at the same speed and at low revs in the same gear.
- Anticipate traffic. If you see you need to brake, release the accelerator, do not change gear, and let the car roll.
- Remove unnecessary weight from your car (such as an empty ski box) and drive with your windows closed. This reduces drag, making the car much more fuel-efficient.
Top 5 greenest car manufacturers
Data energy-efficient cars Contributing to a better environment, everyone knows that. But are cars also manufactured sustainably? In July, Newsweek published a top 500 list of the greenest companies worldwide. For car manufacturers, this resulted in the following top 5.
- BMW
BMW is the greenest car manufacturer in the world. The electric i-series is therefore receiving nothing but praise worldwide. And BMW also scores exceptionally high on environmental management in the factory.
- Toyota
Who doesn't know the Toyota Prius? Probably the most talked-about hybrid car of all time. The car is good for the environment anyway, and Toyota's processes are also very environmentally friendly.
- Daimler AG
Daimler's number 3 ranking is mainly due to the electric Smarts, plug-in hybrids (semi-electric cars) and the electric B-Class Mercedes.
- Nissan
The best-selling electric car is the Nissan Leaf. Steps can still be made in the production process, meaning Nissan ‘only’ finished in fourth place.
- Ford
For years, Ford has had various sustainability programmes. Furthermore, the manufacturer is highly regarded for the energy-efficient Focus, the hybrid C-Max and Fusion Energi, and the electric variant of the Focus.
What is surprising, however, is that Tesla does not appear in this list, given that they are seen as the leading manufacturer of electric cars and a proponent of Energy-efficient driving.
Naturally, we keep Adrem Car Rental We take the environment into account and you will only find cars with an energy label A or B with us. View our current offers!
