Honda Cars PH cites 5 ways for greener drives

Filipinos celebrate Philippine Environment Month in June. That said, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) has cited five ways car owners can be more eco-friendly whenever they drive.

In line with the company’s carbon-neutral goals for its products and corporate activities by 2050, below are tips from HCPI to help car owners become more earth-friendly.

Drive only when necessary

Heavy traffic can consume a lot of fuel and time, so avoid congested routes and peak hours. Additionally, it would be better to plan and combine small trips and errands so you can get more things done while using up less gas.

Also, consider carpooling or public transportation but be mindful of safety protocols. For short trips and when safe, one can ride a bike or simply walk.

Maintain your vehicles at good condition

Our car’s engines work best when kept healthy. On that note, regular servicing and maintenance is important.

A healthy engine means the car runs at an optimized level, which translates to less fuel consumption and emissions.

Ensure regular oil, fluid, and filter changes. Honda prescribes only two periodic maintenance visits each year, every six months or 10,000 kilometers, whichever comes first at any authorized Honda Cars dealerships or service centers.

Be a smooth operator

Hitting the gas pedal hard will not help you save fuel. Similarly, repeatedly slamming the brakes also contribute to higher gas and diesel usage.

One of the keys to efficient driving is smoothness and momentum, and jerky motions are a no-no. It’s also unsafe to be driving aggressively around the city, it’s not worth the risk and the extra fuel burned to save a few minutes on the road.

To help drivers, Honda equipped select models of its nameplates with the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assist features. These include appointments like adaptive cruise control and low-speed follow.

Be mindful of tire pressure

Paying attention to your tire pressure can also help you save fuel when driving.

Per HCPI, underinflated tires can reduce fuel by up to three percent. However, overinflated tires can reduce fuel efficiency by up to one percent.

Owners should follow their vehicle’s recommended tire pressure, which is usually found on the manual or the driver’s door post.

Choose fuel-efficient riders

Reducing environmental impact has a lot to do with the choice of vehicle. For those wanting to cut down on fuel consumption and costs, a fuel-efficient car is the way to go. Fuel-efficient cars, such as hybrids and models with lean-burn engines, produce fewer emissions. Lesser emissions mean a reduction in air pollution and an improvement in air quality and health impacts.

Honda has a wide array of vehicles as eco-friendly options for motorists. Models such as the Brio, City, Civic, HR-V, CR-V, and the all-new BR-V recorded high fuel efficiency ratings in local conditions, as shown by tests performed in partnership with the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP).

Honda Brio 1.2 V CVT	24.39 kilometer per liter (kpl)
Honda City 1.5 RS CVT	25.17 kpl
Honda City Hatchback 1.5 RS CVT	25.00 kpl
Honda Civic RS Turbo CVT Honda Sensing	21.43 kpl
Honda HR-V S CVT Honda Sensing	29.66 kpl
All-new Honda BR-V 1.5 V CVT	24.71 kpl
Honda CR-V SX Diesel 9AT AWD Honda Sensing	23.96 kpl

Photos from Honda

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