Hybrid vehicles usually remind everyone of small cars, but if one has a job in construction or a farm, a pickup truck is the only practical solution one can imagine of. The utility factor offered by a normal car is negligible when compared to that of a pickup. Herein, we discuss the various ways in which one can have greener options for pickup trucks.

Owning a hybrid truck
If your budget allows it, the best of all green options for pickup trucks is to purchase a hybrid car that provides better mileage. Hybrids like Chevrolet’s Silverado and GMC Sierra provide a mileage of 20 miles per gallon on city roads and 23 miles per gallon on the highway as compared to 12-15 in the city and 18-20 on highway provided by regular pickup trucks.

Converting current truck to run on alternative fuel
One of the most popular alternative fuels to switch to is a bio-alcohol. It is produced by the fermentation of sugars and has a very high octane rating. It is more common in places where there are large corn crops. The fuel has reduced tailpipe emission and is actually less expensive compared to other fuels. Even biodiesel is an excellent alternative fuel that is extracted from animal fats and plants like soybeans and peanuts.

Eco-friendly spark plug
Green spark plus rely on the surface air gap for efficient firing. This produces a stronger and powerful spark that arcs toward the ground electrode offering better firing performance as compared to the conventional airgap spark plugs. The conventional ones aren’t that effective since they produce a direct spark which is very short. Eco-friendly spark plugs are known for reducing tailpipe emission and adding on to it they increase the fuel efficiency and increase the performance of the vehicle.

Eco-friendly motor oil
The main ingredient of green oil is tallow which is basically saturated cow fat. When tallow is converted into unsaturated oil, it helps in preventing the engine from getting clogged. Eco-friendly motor oil is non-toxic and can be disposed of at home. It can be broken down into simpler molecules by using a second reacting agent. The broken molecules are eaten up by microorganisms leaving no toxic by-product.

LED lights for lighting the truck
Light-emitting diodes are commonly to consume very less energy and are long-lasting devices when compared to the traditional incandescent bulbs. They are commonly used as brake lamps, turn signals and indicators. They consume little space which results in lesser material wastage and switches on quicker than a traditional bulb. They are relatively cheaper and outclasses the incandescent bulbs when it comes to reliability and durability.

There are many other ways to go green one but incorporating the above mentioned are some of the basic ways to having green options for pickup trucks when it comes to the automotive world and it can be applied even if u have a pickup truck.