Turn off your engine to save the planet!

For all you van drivers who spend the day on the road, the Energy Saving Trust is appealing to you! They are asking all motorists to take heed of warnings about pollution from vehicle engines and consider switching off your engine when stuck at lights or in a traffic jam, in an effort to reduce emissions levels.

Information from Transport for London shows that if all the drivers in the capital alone turned off their engines for just one minute instead of idling, the capital could reduce its emissions by 90kg a year. The were eager to point out to drivers who were concerned about fuel consumption that turning an engine on and off results in less fuel being used than if you left it running. Tim Anderson, Senior Knowledge Manager at the Energy Saving Trust said;

‘This small individual step can collectively make a significant difference and help improve life for everyone.’

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