Škoda goes green

The car-maker Škoda is banking on its GreenLine ecological cars at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in October. Unlike previous years when Škoda presented brand new or radically altered models at international motor shows, this year it is showing a line bursting with eco-friendly innovations. The GreenLine offers tires with lowered rolling-resistance, changed aerodynamics, motors and gear-box, and a system whereby the car automatically shuts down its engine while waiting at traffic lights. According to Škoda's spokesman the start-stop system will save 10 percent or more on gas. In addition, the new GreenLine cars will have regenerative breaks which convert breaking energy into electric energy that can be used by the car.