Sports Car Hire Finally becomes Green

Some people use car hire as a way of reducing their total carbon footprint, since of course, the less fossil fuel we burn, the less carbon dioxide is put in the air. The zealous among us all consequently make sure that every automobile we do hire comes with a stamp of approval from any eco warriors around. This can be a substantial sacrifice for once upon a time petrol heads, however the latest announcement from Audi, Lotus and Range Rover could truly deliver a ray of sunshine to anyone who miss high octane adventures on four wheels.

Both Audi and Lotus have created an enhanced sports vehicle with general performance that is so good, they're perhaps the cleanest sports cars out there. Lotus' new high efficiency Elise boasts a carbon dioxide output of 149/km but can still hit a high speed of 127mph. The makers point out the superior aerodynamic style and stream-lined chassis enable the motor car to achieve top speeds effortlessly without the need for enough fuel to send a rocket to the moon.

Audi however have just unveiled a new model of the TT that uses enhanced engineering to cut down energy usage and thus better fuel efficiency by around 14 %. Although the statistics of these automobiles don't sound awfully extraordinary, their introduction in car hire programmes might really have an effect on the way we think and feel about gas guzzling sports cars, and result in motor lovers treating them with the respect they are worthy of. Sports cars are not the only motor vehicles getting in to the environmentally aware action however.

Range Rover has also been recently focusing on their designs to further improve fuel efficiency and therefore minimize the negative environmental impact of running a 4X4. Weight savings employing an aluminium chassis has had a remarkable influence on the fuel consumption, and 2012 looks set to offer motorists an off road automobile with less environmental impact than ever before.

Although these motor vehicles aren't in the same league as the G-Wiz, almost certainly the most environmentally friendly automobile around, they are an improvement in an industry where power was more important than the condition of the planet. Not only does reduced weight and improved style mean less fuel consumption, opting to hire rather than purchase a vehicle preserves many precious resources associated with production. People who are deciding on car hire may then console themselves whenever they feel the need for speed and decide to splash out on one of these new versions for a few days.