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Despite the fact that cars have made our lives easier manifold, they are the main source of carbon footprint. To put it in layman’s parlance, the carbon footprint is referred to as the amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere as a result of any particular activity. Carbon dioxide is produced in cars as a result of fuel combustion. According to the International Environment Agency, nearly a quarter of the global CO2 emissions are associated with transportation. While the UAE government has taken huge steps to reduce carbon footprint, there is a big part we can play on an individual level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide lists the best ways to reduce the carbon footprint of your car<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Reduce Your Car’s Carbon Footprint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One cannot completely stop using cars, but it is possible to be more responsible in how we use them. Small decisions can have a major impact in the long run. Following are some useful tips to reduce your car’s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Public Transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The more cars there are on the road, the higher the carbon footprint. That is why public transport is considered as one of the best ways to reduce the carbon dioxide level in the environment. In the UAE, there are a number of viable ride-sharing services available or even public transport services like RTA Bus on Demand<\/a> in Dubai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using public transport can greatly reduce the amount of carbon footprint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In order to offer a more sustainable mode of transport, Dubai\u2019s government launched the Hyperloop Project<\/a> which aimed to address the problem of carbon emission into the atmosphere. Moreover, if your destination is at a short walkable distance, you can walk or cycle which will not only be beneficial for the environment but also improve your health. In May 2017, UAE’s Minister of Energy and Industry Suhail Mohammad Faraj Al Mazroui initiated a program named \u201cIncentives for Using Electric Vehicles”, which aimed for an uptick in the number of electric vehicles in UAE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Idling <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have ever been stuck in a traffic jam, you might have noticed that the majority of drivers do not turn their cars off when it is idle. There is absolutely no point whatsoever in running the engine when it is idle. Not only does car engine idling<\/a> contribute to the carbon footprint in the atmosphere, but it also poses a risk to the health of other drivers on the street. In fact, an idling engine can emit up to twice the amount of hazardous gases as compared to an engine in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drive Responsibly <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our driving habits greatly impact the emissions from our cars. Changing these habits can greatly reduce your car’s carbon footprint. Following are some of the habits that we can adopt to make driving more environment friendly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n