Silver savers: how car colour cuts pollution

White and silver cars are cooler than dark ones and need less air conditioning, so fuel is saved and air pollution reducedDriving a silver or white car is good for the climate. A study a few years ago showed that the interiors of silver and white cars were cooler than black cars. That’s because light colours reflect about 60% of sunlight and make the car’s interior cooler. That in turn means it’s less likely the car’s air conditioner will be turned on, saving fuel and pol