Drive more efficiently
* Drive sensibly: avoid aggressive driving, such as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking. (5 percent to 33 percent fuel economy benefit)
* Observe the speed limit:gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. (7 percent to 23 percent fuel economy benefit)
* Remove excess weight: avoid keeping unnecessary items, especially heavy ones, in your vehicles (1 percent to 2 percent fuel economy benefit per 100 pounds)
* Avoid excessive idling.
* Use the cruise control.
* Use overdrive gears.
Keep your car in shape
* Keep your engine properly tuned:fix vehicles that are out of tune, have serious maintenance problems or have failed emissions tests. (4 percent fuel economy benefit)
* Check and replace air filters regularly. (up to 10 percent fuel economy benefit)
* Keep tires properly inflated. (up to 3 percent fuel economy benefit)
* Use the recommended grade of motor oil. (1 percent to 2 percent fuel economy)
Plan and combine trips
* Combine errands into one trip.
* Stagger work hours to avoid peak rush hours.
* Consider telecommuting if permitted by your employer.
* Take advantage of carpools and ride-share programs.
* Consider public transit.
* Reduce aerodynamic drag by placing items inside the trunk rather than in a roof carrier whenever possible.
Choose a more fuel efficient vehicle
Research vehicles before buying and select the most fuel efficient vehicle to meet your needs.
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Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
MOST FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLES
Best and Worst Fuel Economy. Find the most and least efficient 2002 model year cars and trucks.
MOST FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLES
MOST FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLES
Gas-saving tires roll up in popularity
The rubber is meeting the road in automakers' quest for a quick gas mileage boost.
Automakers have developed a budding affection for "low-rolling-resistance" tires to squeeze a few extra miles per gallon from every model.
"They are putting much more emphasis on fuel economy than ever before" when it comes to picking tires, says Mike Martini, president of the Bridgestone division that supplies automakers.
Gas-saving tires have rolled out in the past, but attracted limited interest in an era of low-cost fuel. They are made with specially formulated compounds and tread designs that cut road friction. But sometimes, there was a trade-off: less road grip or durability.
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Automakers have developed a budding affection for "low-rolling-resistance" tires to squeeze a few extra miles per gallon from every model.
"They are putting much more emphasis on fuel economy than ever before" when it comes to picking tires, says Mike Martini, president of the Bridgestone division that supplies automakers.
Gas-saving tires have rolled out in the past, but attracted limited interest in an era of low-cost fuel. They are made with specially formulated compounds and tread designs that cut road friction. But sometimes, there was a trade-off: less road grip or durability.
full article
Sunday, 25 May 2008
The prices at the pumps are accelerating, but you can slam the brakes on fuel use
With the cost of petrol now exceeding £5 per gallon, the wallets of some drivers might be running on empty.
But there are a number of steps that any driver can take to cut their costs.
Simple changes to your routine can make a big difference. For example, according to the Money Savings Handbook, a guide published by the consumer organisation Which?, just driving at 50mph instead of 70mph could skim as much as 30 per cent off your fuel bills.
Other tricks of the trade include not using a roof rack and checking your tyre pressure. According to estimates, a roof rack or box can add up to 30 per cent to your fuel bills because of the obstruction it causes to the car's aerodynamic flow, while under-inflated tyres can add another 8 per cent as they cause more resistance, forcing the engine to work harder.
The same principle applies to cluttered boots, in that fuel use will go up as the engine labours to transport heavy loads.
Even switching off the air conditioning can cut costs by as much as 10 per cent if you normally have it on all the time, and a further 25 per cent can be saved by simply changing up and down the gears at the correct times.
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But there are a number of steps that any driver can take to cut their costs.
Simple changes to your routine can make a big difference. For example, according to the Money Savings Handbook, a guide published by the consumer organisation Which?, just driving at 50mph instead of 70mph could skim as much as 30 per cent off your fuel bills.
Other tricks of the trade include not using a roof rack and checking your tyre pressure. According to estimates, a roof rack or box can add up to 30 per cent to your fuel bills because of the obstruction it causes to the car's aerodynamic flow, while under-inflated tyres can add another 8 per cent as they cause more resistance, forcing the engine to work harder.
The same principle applies to cluttered boots, in that fuel use will go up as the engine labours to transport heavy loads.
Even switching off the air conditioning can cut costs by as much as 10 per cent if you normally have it on all the time, and a further 25 per cent can be saved by simply changing up and down the gears at the correct times.
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