All of the automakers are increasingly turning green, but not with envy. They’re using more recyclable products in the manufacture of their vehicles. And with the pressure to help the environment, who can blame them?
Mercedes-Benz is just one of the companies with an environmental conscience. As it’s the leading luxury automaker in the world, you might expect to find the highest quality materials in its vehicles. But you’re likely to find a large amount of coconut matting, sawdust and crushed olive stones comprising many parts of these lavish automobiles.
As a result of the company’s use of these and other eco-friendly materials, Mercedes has received several prestigious environmental awards from the German standards agency. Here’s a brief description of what these materials represent in your Benz:
• Rubberized coconut matting is ideal for seat cushions. Before Mercedes found a way to use this material, it simply burned the excess.
• Crushed and carbonized olive stones provide air filtration in several of MB’s latest models, including the S-Class and C-Class models. This helps reduce the gas vapors in your vehicle when you refill your tank.
• Abaca fibers underneath the flooring act as a cushion and improve durability in the smaller models, including the A-Class and B-Class.
Thanks to the improved emissions and other environmental tactics the automaker is currently using, you can expect to enjoy these lavish vehicles without the guilt of using valuable resources or polluting the air. See your local Mercedes-Benz dealer today and enjoy the green possibilities!
