sustainable mobility and driving efficiently c armen molina navarro coordinador of the program

Sustainable mobility and driving efficiently

Carmen Molina NavarroCoordinador of the Program

¿What is Hogares Verdes Program?

An initiative of the Association Columbares-financed by the fund Ikea Colabora- to

raise awarenes of the society of Murcia on the impact of their daily habits on

the environment.

1. Promoting a change of attitudes in different areas of the house (water, energy, transportation, waste, purchase, etc..) and

2. Proving that simple measures can achieve energy and cost savings without reducing the welfare and contribute simultaneously to the fight against climate change and improve environment.

¿What is Hogares Verdes Program?

1. Inform citizens about climate change issues: the nature, causes and foreseeable consequences.

2. Train and provide useful information for citizens to undertake initiatives to help mitigate the climate change phenomenon through the responsible use of energy.

3. Promote values and lifestyles compatible with moderate usage of resources.

4. Promote responsible actions: building of personal behaviors and effective collective measures for reducing polluting emissions.

5. Inform and raise awareness on different aspects related to the environment in one project: energy, water, waste and responsible consumption.

Objectives of the Program

Plan of action:

1. Families: direct participation of 100 families of the region of Murcia.

2. Citizen groups: informative lectures for all kind of associations or interested groups.

3. Other activities: Domestic Ecology workshops, Eco-meetings, workshops for children, street activities, etc.

Families

Direct impacts:

1. Reduce by 10% the production of house waste and increase recycling.

2. 10% decrease in water consumption.

3. Reduce energy consumption by 10% .

4. 8% reduction in CO2 emissions (the main cause of greenhouse effect).

5. Improve the economy of families through the responsible use of energy, transportation, shopping, leisure and work.

6. Improve the quality of life in cities through better management,of energy, waste ...

Families

What does the program offer?

1. Energy audit of the house.

2. Information, advice and tips for reducing energy and water consumption, waste production, improving mobility patterns and

savings on bills.

3. Program materials: house saving kit, program license, magnet board with advices, manual of best practices, practical information ...

4. Access to personal service of follow-up and consultation for one year, to explain concerns and help implement the tips on saving and

efficient use of energy.

Families

Obligations of the families

• Follow the instructions provided by the technicians of the program.

• Complete an initial questionnaire on water, energy, mobility and waste.

• Complete a final questionnaire on the same subjects.

• Provide data on house consumption of water and energy.

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

Sustainable mobility

Mobility is defined as the number of movements of people and goods that are made in a certain place, whether these trips are made efficiently or not.

Transport is the most energy-consuming sector in Spain, reaching 40% of the total. For its part, the private vehicle approximately 15% of the total. C02 emissions from the use of road transport vehicles is estimated to represent 48% of total emissions.

In 2000 there were 700 million vehicles worldwide, an amount that will double, according to forecasts, by 2030.


Spain is the EU country most use the private car for journeys under 3 Km. In fact, around a third of all car journeys are less than 2 km.

This is very inefficient in terms of resource consumption (energy), generation of emissions and for our economy.


Problems resulting from irresponsible use of private transport:

1. Increased CO2 emissions and therefore direct effect on Climate Change.

2. Health problems arising from increased air and noise pollution and stress levels associated with jams and accidents.

3. Loss of usable space for the enjoyment of citizens. In the new urban development urban space occupied by mobility often results in more than 50%.

4. Increase in accidental deaths. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in children under 50 years.

5. Reduced quality of life in cities.6. In many cases, low economic performance.


All citizens have the ability to choose to support initiatives that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

and also improve our health and quality of life.


Recommendations to reduce the use of private vehicles:

• Avoid using the car for short distances. Do walking, your health will thank you too. If you dare, a bicycle can travel 5 or 6 miles in 20 minutes.

• Whenever possible, find an alternative to car use. Public transport is more efficient than private vehicles.


Recommendations to reduce the use of private vehicles:

• Most commuting is done with a single occupant. Try to organize with peers to share the car.

• When buying a new vehicle, choose a model to suit your needs and consider the data of consumption and CO2 emissions.

• Efficient driving saves fuel and reduce emissions in 15%. Follow the advice we offer.


Examples of good practices:


Examples of good practices:

Barcelona Sevilla

EFFICIENT DRIVING

EFFICIENT DRIVING

BENEFITS:

1. Reducing fuel consumption.

2. Reducing environmental emissions.

3. Reduction of noise.

4. Reduction of repair costs and vehicle maintenance.

5. Improved driving safety.

6. Improved ride comfort.

BENEFITS:

EFFICIENT DRIVING

1. Reducing fuel consumption.

• Average savings of 12 to 15%

EFFICIENT DRIVING

BENEFITS

2. Reduction of repair costs and vehicle maintenance.

• Brakes• Clutch• Gearbox• Tyres• Motor

EFFICIENT DRIVING

BENEFITS

3. Reducing environmental emissions.

• For every liter of gasoline or diesel fuel, 2.35 and 2.6 kg of CO2, are produced, respectively.

• With eco-driving is estimated an average saving of CO2 emissions by about 15%.

• European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) in 2001 estimated a potential reduction of CO2 emissions thanks to efficient conduct of at least 50 million metric tons, equivalent to annual emissions of 15 million vehicles.

EFFICIENT DRIVING

BENEFITS

5. Improved driving safety.

• Because it is based on the following premises:

• Keep a safe distance than usual.

• Maintain a constant average speed.

• Driving ahead and anticipating maintaining adequate visual field.

EFFICIENT DRIVING

BENEFITS

6. Improved ride comfort.

• Reduces stress and aggression

• Increases comfort

EFFICIENT DRIVING

BENEFITS

EFFICIENT DRIVING TECHNIQUES

1. Starting without stepping on the accelerator

2. Minimize the use of the 1 st place

3. Circular gears as long as possible

4. Maintain a steady speed

5. Moderate speed

6. Increase the use of the shooting by the gear inertia

7. Turn off the engine at long stops

8. Tips on curves and movement in a caravan

EFFICIENT DRIVING

BENEFITS

EFFICIENT DRIVINGTECHNIQUES

1. Starting without stepping on the accelerator

• The accelerator results in a higher fuel consumption and a mismatch of electronics.

• If the car is gasoline, we must immediately start up

• If the car is diesel, wait a few seconds

2. Minimize the use of the 1 st place

• The shorter the gears, the greater the fuel consumption.

• The 1 st gear ratio is used only to set in motion the vehicle.

• The 1 st gear is changed to 2 nd at 2 seconds or at 6 meters walked.



• The longer the go, the lower the consumption.


Gearshift



Progression in Speed (from the 2 nd):

• If the movement is fluid, it changes to 3 rd, speeds up to 50-60 km / h and is passed directly to 5 ª.

• If heavy traffic, speeds in 2 nd and 4 th is passed.

• Immediately after the completion of change has to be accelerated so fast.

• Some cars have a gear shift indicators, which show the time to be changed to achieve more efficient driving.



Ups and downs

Uploading• Delay as possible the reduction gears, increasing pressure on the

accelerator, without actually stepping on to the bottom.

• Runs• Circular in higher gears, using as much of the shooting by inertia.• It could be possible to shift gears in a lower number of revolutions.• If the car is much faster, brake gently and only when absolutely

necessary, reduce to a lower gear. Never down in neutral.




Advantages

• Fuel savings

• Reducing emissions

• Improving road safety

• Increased traffic flow in

• Increased passenger comfort


Fuel savings and emissions reduction (the power required to drive at constant speed is very low)

• By accelerating use the fuel energy to propel the car.

• When braking, some of this energy is wasted, especially with sudden stops (brakes are heated by the transformation of the propulsion energy to heat.)

• Therefore, a repeated acceleration and braking need lots of energy, with a consequent increase in fuel consumption.



• Most cars only need 5 kW of power for driving at a constant speed of 50 km / h.

• A 120 km / h, the amount of power required increases to approximately 25 kW.

• 90% (or more) of the left engine power is only used in the acceleration of the vehicle or to drive at very high speeds.



Techniques to maintain a steady speed

• Higher gear at low engine speed and throttle pedal to ¾ of its travel.

• To anticipate the traffic: Controlling a field of vision of at least 3 vehicles in front and looking alternately greater or lesser distance.


• Keep a safe distance:

– 30 meters when traveling at 50 km / h.– 80 meters when traveling at 100 km /

h.


Techniques to maintain a steady speed

Devices that can help

• Cruise control: acts on the throttle, keeping a constant speed.


• Trip Computer: Shows the average fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel.



• Econometer: for measuring fuel consumption.



5. Moderate speed

Advantages

• Reducing fuel consumption.– The consumption of the vehicle increases with quadratic form

respect to speed.– Example: going from 100 to 120 km / h (speed increase of 20%)

an increase in fuel consumption by 44%.

• Emission reduction.

• Increase road safety.


Technique to reduce speed

• Try not to exceed the speed of 100-120 km / h.


• Cruise control

• Speed limiters


5. Moderate speed


To slow (or stop), we must lift off the throttle and let the vehicle roll by its own momentum with the gear. Under these conditions the consume of the vehicle is zero. If necessary, the brake smoothly and ultimately reduce gear.

Do not leave the car in neutral, it is dangerous and increases consumption.


The car inject approximately 0.5 to 0.7 l / h of fuel to

maintain idle or neutral. The movement of the wheels to

leave the car running with the progress, keeps the engine running, and above20 km / h the fuel consumption is zero.

Advantages

•Reduced brake wear and maintenance costs.

•Emission reduction.

•Increase road safety, traffic flow and convenience of travelers.



7. Turn off the engine at long stops

• Fuel consumption at idle is 0.5 - 0.7 l / h, so turn off the engine resulting in fuel savings.

• Recommendation: Turn the engine stops over 1 min. Frequent stops do not harm the motor.

• But don’t forget: Energy efficiency should never take precedence over safety.



Curves

• Slow foot off the accelerator and letting the vehicle roll by its own momentum with the gear. You can serve the braking deceleration smoothly and ultimately will reduce gear.

• During the course of the curve, the gas will remain in a stable position. At the end of it, will continue the normal process of acceleration.

• You shouldn’t hit the brakes before to reach the curve, it’s better reducing gears and accelerate in the path. Hit the brakes increases the cost of the fuel and the risk of accident.


Caravan

• Circular gear as possible, taking advantage of the inertia of the car.

• Avoid speeding and stopped repeatedly.



MANAGEMENT OF VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

1. Additional weight

2. Aerodynamics

3. Correct tire pressure

4. Accessories that increase fuel consumption

5. The energy label vehicle

EFFICIENT DRIVING

1. Additional weight

• Vehicle weight increases fuel consumption.

• An extra charge of 100 kg in a mid-range vehicle of 1,500 kg, is an extra consumption of around 7%.

• The additional weight a vehicle must be minimized.

EFFICIENT DRIVINGMANAGEMENT OF VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

2. Aerodynamics

The aerodynamics of the vehicle affects fuel consumption and emissions.

The elements that are opposed to the aerodynamics of the vehicle are:

• Car luggage rack: at a speed of 100km / h it produces an increase of fuel consumption 20%

• Bicycles in the top

• Large antennas

• Open windows (100 km / h leads to an increase in consumption of 5%)



2. Aerodynamics

3. Correct tire pressure

The loss of tire pressure has negative effects:

• Increases fuel consumption, because it increases rolling resistance.

• Reduces security because it lowers the firm grip during braking.


4. Accessories that increase fuel consumption

Air conditioning

• Approximately 10% increases fuel consumption and, in cases of high temperature, up to 20%.

• Recommendation: moderate temperature around 25 º C.

• Lighting lamps and heated rear window

• Increase between 2 and 3% fuel consumption.

• Recommendation: turn them off when not needed



• Energy Labeling in EU (OBLIGATORY): informs about fuel consumption and the amount of CO2 emissions.

• Energy labeling in Spain (VOLUNTARY): comparative consumption information of the vehicle with average fuel consumption of vehicles in its class.


Red > average consumer

Yellow = average consumer

Green < the average consumption


THAT’S ALL FOR TODAY!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

Questions? Comments? Advices?

Carmen Molina Navarro

www.columbares.org/[email protected]

+34 968824142

http://www.columbares.org/hogaresverdes



mailto:[email protected]

Other presentations we can organize:

- Recycling and responsible consumption.- Climate Change, saving water and energy in house.

Carmen Molina Navarro

www.columbares.org/[email protected]

+34 968824142




mailto:[email protected]

sustainable mobility and driving efficiently c armen molina navarro coordinador of the program

Documents

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responsible use of energy

energy audit

efficient use of energy

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