The Kinder Cars Index portal deals with the classification of cars by rankings, for which they use various factors. They recently made a list of cars that have the least impact on the living environment. By all accounts, most of these cars are electric - these are the most ecological cars.
The Kinder Cars Index portal ranks cars using various factors, some of which include those that track the impact of cars on vital surroundings. As an example of the aforementioned indexes, we can point out the Polestar 2 car, which has an interior that they are also enthusiastic about vegans. The plastic materials are water-based and resistant to dust and dirt, and the material itself is very similar to that used to make diving suits. Due to the fact that Polestar 2 is made without the use of animal products, it received the Compassionate Business Award from PETE. And which are the most environmentally friendly cars?
10. Honda e
Honda e is probably one of the most interesting electric cars. For the interior, they used fabric upholstery, which is proof that it is possible to make a special car even without using leather. The control panel in this case is surrounded by wood. The digital display combines retro nostalgia with modern times, and the reason for the 10th place lies in the leather steering wheel, which is part of the standard equipment of the Honda e.
9. Hyundai Kona Electric
Automakers agree that making a heated steering wheel that isn't made of leather is a challenging task. Challenging but not impossible. That's what they found at Hyundai and Hyundaij Kona dedicated steering wheel that is not made of leather. But since it is a complicated process, most car manufacturers prefer to stick with leather, which is the easiest to heat.
8. Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf it is basically made of 100% vegan materials, but this cannot be said for all car components. For example, we can highlight various rubber materials that contain fat, or melted animal fat is used in production. In some parts of the world, stearic acid, which is obtained from natural fats, is still used to manufacture tires.
7. BMW i3
Interior BMW i3 it has upholstery made of fabric, and even wool is used to make the optional M Performance steering wheel. The rest of the interior, around the 80%, is made from recycled materials of renewable origin, including bamboo.
6. Mercedes-Benz EQC
Even with the brand Mercedes-Benz they are aware of the impact on the environment and increase the use of environmentally friendly materials. Recently, the management of Mercedes said in an interview with PETA that today's attractive luxury must be durable and environmentally friendly.
5. Opel Corsa-e
Electric Opel Corsa-e it took a good 5th place in the ranking, but although it shares many common parts with the Peugeot e-208, only it is not in the ranking at all. The reason is that, unlike the Corse, the electric 208 has leather, fabric and Alcantara effect upholstery.
4. Volkswagen ID.3
Volkswagen ID.3 it has seats made of Sumba Flow fabric and ArtVelours microfleece, which makes it even more interesting for vegans. Unfortunately, in this case too, we see a leather steering wheel that enables heating, and in the ID.3 models, the leather steering wheel is part of the standard equipment. It was this "slip" that cost him the "medal".
3. Polestar 2
You will be hard-pressed to find a car with a more eco-friendly interior than this one Polestar 2. They developed the WeaveTech material, which represents a quality alternative to leather. The Polestar 2 is such a high-tech car, with extraordinary attention to its surroundings.
2. Renault Zoe
Seats in Renault Zoe with the Iconic trim, they are made from 100% recycled material, while the GT Line trim level uses a combination of fabric and synthetic leather. In this case, the steering wheel is covered in synthetic leather. If you want a vegan car, avoid the winter package that has a leather steering wheel.
1. Renault Twizy
Basically, we're not really talking about a standard car, but it does Renault Twizy its advantages, which contribute to a smaller impact on the environment. At the moment, it is the most ecologically aware car you can buy. In all likelihood, the competition was closing in on him quickly. For now, let the cute Twizy enjoy the first place in the list of cars with the least harmful impact on the environment.
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