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Our vehicles are increasingly environmentally friendly.
Their fuel consumption, and thus their CO2 emissions, have been considerably reduced thanks to the new Peugeot TDI diesel engines and existing Volkswagen FSI petrol engines. |
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Our fleet’s most recent vehicles are recognised for their level of respect for the environment. The new Mercedes S-Class is the first car in the world to be granted an environmental certificate, with emissions that are 85% below the current EU 4 limits set by the European Commission.
Cars are washed with high-pressure cold water, which reduces water consumption to a minimum. Lastly, in cooperation with our suppliers, whenever possible we recycle our consumables, filters, batteries, oil and technical items. |
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Avis Chauffeur and Avis Europe now actively work in favour of actions that aim to cut the impact of our activities on the environment wherever possible. This notably concerns the emission of greenhouse gases by its vehicles, or indeed its offices. |
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Please note that, in 2006, Avis Europe was granted "Carbon Neutral" status via: |
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We train both our full and part-time chauffeurs internally via quarterly sessions. This training, beyond the topics developed in the attached presentational document, also sensitises our chauffeurs to driving responsibly in urban areas, which represents 92% of our vehicles’ journeys. |
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This sensitisation means both substantial savings through better fuel efficiency for the company and a better environment for us all. |
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