The Ford Focus Econetics have a CO2 output of only 114g/km with the 89bhp 1.6-litre diesel and 115g/km with the 108bhp version of the same engine. Each capable of doing 65.7mpg when cruising they are perfect for the rental and contract hire market and could save their drivers a substantial amount in fuel each year.
Kane Bowden, Manager of Burnt Tree’s Shrewsbury Branch said: “We’re always looking to introduce greener and more fuel efficient cars for our customers and the Econetics range fits this ethos perfectly having the lowest CO2 emissions in its class.”
Interest in the Econetic models was been high and as a result, a number were already earmarked for customers around
Shropshire before Burnt Tree took delivery. The
Kane added: “Our commitment to
Shropshire means we’re getting the first delivery of these cars within the group which is very exciting. For years it’s been a compromise, if you wanted a low CO2 car it most likely had to be a super mini style – now manufacturers are really investing in greener family and executive cars which is exactly what our customers want.”
Burnt Tree are one of the few vehicle solutions company’s in the UK to have achieved the environmental standard
Kane concluded: “The process was certainly an interesting one and formalised many of our ideas and procedures which had been in place for years. Gaining the accreditation reaffirmed our believe that we are moving in the right direction in terms of environmental policies and the introduction of the Econetic range is further evidence of that.
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