The Valencia Auto Center Celebrates Earth Day
Earth Day (April 22) is just around the corner! To commemorate this important day, we here at the Valencia Auto Center would like to share some 
eco-friendly tips with our blog readers. These are easy yet helpful actions that all of us can take in order to reduce our carbon footprint and protect our planet.
Environmental Tips
- Reduce. Buy only what you need to reduce unnecessary waste. Also buy products with little packaging when you can.
- Reuse. Opt for reusable items instead of disposable ones to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions created during the production and distribution of new items.
- Recycle. Set up a simple system in your house to make sorting your trash a breeze. Have a bin or container for each of the following: recyclables, compostables, landfill trash, green waste, and donations.
- Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Unplug electronics and appliances when not in use.
- Choose an earth friendly car when it is time for a new vehicle. According to the Air Resources Board, the total emissions produced by on road transportation (passenger vehicles and heavy duty trucks) in California for the year 2006 were 170.55 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, or about 467,260.27 tonnes per day.
Since hybrid cars offer better gas mileages, they are advantageous for the planet as well as your wallet. Gas is very expensive nowadays, but you can save more with an eco-friendly car.
Several low emission cars and zero emission cars are available from the auto dealers at the Valencia Auto Center. With all these different makes and models, there is a right vehicle for you and your family.
| Maker | Model | Details | Dealer |
| BMW | 2010 X6 ActiveHybrid | All-electric, zero emissions | Valencia BMW |
| Cadillac | 2010 Escalade | 21 mpg city | Parkway Supercenter |
| Chevrolet | 2010 Malibu | 33 mpg highway | Power Chevrolet Valencia |
| Chevrolet | 2010 Tahoe | Full-size hybrid SUV | Power Chevrolet Valencia |
| Chevrolet | 2010 Silverado 1500 | Two-mode hybrid full-size pickup | Power Chevrolet Valencia |
| Chevrolet | 2010 Volt | Electric car | Power Chevrolet Valencia |
| Chrysler | 2009 Aspen Hybrid | 25% gain in highway fuel economy | Power Chrysler |
| Dodge | 2009 Durango | 22 mpg highway | Power Dodge |
| Ford | 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 47 mph in EV mode | Power Ford Valencia |
| Honda | 2008 FCX Clarity | Zero-emission hydrogen powered | Power Honda Valencia |
| Honda | 2010 Insight | Eco Assist feature | Power Honda Valencia |
| Honda | 2010 CR-Z | Hybrid sports car | Power Honda Valencia |
| Honda | 2010 Fit Hybrid | 27 mpg city, 33 mpg highway | Power Honda Valencia |
| Hyundai | 2009 Elantra LPI Hybrid | Hybrid electric vehicle | Parkway Supercenter |
| Hyundai | 2010 Sonata | Up to 35 mpg | Parkway Supercenter |
| Lexus | 2009 RX 450h | 32/28/30 mpg (FWD), 30/28/29 mpg (AWD) | Keyes Lexus of Valencia |
| Lexus | 2009 HS 250h | Dedicated luxury hybrid | Keyes Lexus of Valencia |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2009 S400 BlueHybrid | First series-production model with lithium-ion batteries | Mercedes-Benz of Valencia |
| Mercedes-Benz | 2010 ML450 Hybrid | Two-mode hybrid | Mercedes-Benz of Valencia |
| Mercury | 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid | Fuel-efficient midsize sedan | Galpin Mercury |
| Nissan | 2009 Altima | 23 mpg city, 32 mpg highway | Valencia Nissan |
| Saturn | 2007 VUE Hybrid | 27 mpg city, 32 mpg highway | Saturn of Santa Clarita |
| Toyota | 2008 Crown Hybrid | 166g/km of CO2 emissions | Frontier Toyota |
| Toyota | 2010 Prius | Three alternative driving modes | Frontier Toyota |
| Toyota | 2009 Sai | Dedicated hybrid sedan | Frontier Toyota |
| Toyota | 2010 Auris | Hybrid Synergy Drive feature | Frontier Toyota |
| Volvo | 2008 B5L Hybrid | Up to 35% less fuel consumption | Galpin Volvo |
For a list of all the dealers at the Valencia Auto Center and their contact information, visit our website at www.valenciaautocenter.com.
Remember, you can follow these tips any day of the year; we can still do our part to save the environment even if it isn’t Earthday. Do you have any favorite green tips? Which hybrid cars do you like best and why? Share them below in the comments!
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