Terrapass Answers: Answer Environmental Questions

We’re always happy to receive your feedback, comments and questions at Terrapass. But sometimes it’s difficult to be able to answer everything, especially when we may not have the necessary expertise.

So we thought it might be a good idea to pass on some of the questions we get to our blog readers… can you help Pia or Maria? Leave any answers in the comments below. If you have a question of your own, send it to info@terrapass.com.

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Should I buy a Hybrid?**

We are looking for a new car and are considering a Toyota Prius (Hybrid). The problem is, that at the moment that car price is definitely the upper limit that we can afford, so we want to make sure that…

1. We make an investment that will keep it’s value in the future, as we will probably need to sell the car in seven years.

2. There will not be a better solution in the close future. In that case we would maybe buy a used car for now and in a few years get a newer technology car which is hopefully gas independent.

How much do you save by inflating your tires?**

Can you give me the formula for determining CO2 emissions for properly inflated tires per year vs. improperly inflated tires, as well as the cost savings?

If a car’s tire is supposed to be 30 psi and it’s 27 psi, that’s a 10% reduction. How much extra Co2 is being emitted? How much $$ is it costing?

Can you help? Leave any suggestions in the comments below.

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