subject: Mercedes-benz's Blueefficiency Technologies - Moving Environmental Protection Forward! [print this page] Many of today's drivers are beginning to realize that getting from point A to point B in a petrol-driven vehicle is more of a privilege than a right. As the world struggles with the effects of air pollution, there are differences that each of us can make, minute to minute, to help do our part in preserving the planet. One of the biggest contributors to climate change is widely recognized to be private cars; today we look at some of the most innovative ways that Hong Kong luxury automobiles and Hong Kong five star auto manufacturers have found to combine luxury with responsibility, and indulgent features with conscientious use of resources.
BlueEFFICIENCY Technologies
BlueEFFICIENCY technology belongs to Mercedes-Benz, and is a more holistic approach to fuel economy and emission reduction than many other technologies. Rather than a single radical idea for fuel saving, it refers to a set of fuel saving measures which are implemented on every vehicle with the label (although sometimes in different ways).
Single, radical changes also often come along with single, radical problems. Large changes also generally create large dilemmas, and this philosophy has driven Mercedes-Benz's BlueEFFICIENCY technology development.
Mercedes-Benz's BlueEFFICIENCY technologies for Hong Kong luxury automobiles incorporate many minor upgrades rather than a single major change, including:
- Smoothened underbody cladding that allows airflow with minimal turbulence and therefore drag
- Lightweight materials
- Energy-efficient power steering system
- Sealed joins at the front end of the vehicle (for example, between the headlamps and body, and the bumper and body)
Hong Kong Luxury Automobiles with BlueEFFICIENCY
BlueEFFICIENCY technologies have been applied to many Mercedes-Benz models - especially since the modifications usually come at little extra cost, and provide improved handling and ride as well as fuel efficiency. You'll find BlueEFFICIENCY technologies in the following models of Hong Kong luxury automobiles:
- Most C-Class Saloon models
- Most C-Class Estate models
- Several E-Class Saloon, Estate, Coupe and Cabriolet models
Numerous different features and measures can be found from different BlueEFFICIENCY models, for instance:
- Aerodynamic underbody trim panelling and add-on parts
- Aeordynamic body design (for example adjustable radiator blind)
- Aerodynamic exterior mirror housing
- Full underbody cladding under engine compartment
- Partly covered raditator grille
- Altered rear axle ratios
- Controlled fuel pump
- On-demand activation of power steering pump
- Highly efficient engines with turbocharging and direct injection
- Gearshift recommendation in instrument cluster
- ECO start/stop function
- Weight optimisation
- Intelligent energy management
- Driver information for energy-saving driving style
- Tyres with reduced rolling resistance
- Current fuel consumption display
- Sealed joints around headlamps
BlueEFFICIENCY is known to reduce fuel consumption by up to 23%, without smart measures like BlueEFFICIENCY the chances are that you're paying too much for fuel!
