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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

Saving Cents With Sense

And if you want to maximize the fuel economy even more, purchase the Rio with start/stop technology, which means the engine automatically shuts off when you’d otherwise be idling (think: red lights, traffic jams, etc). liter, five-cylinder engine, which gives it pep, and can achieve up to 32 mpg in highway driving.

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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Examples of driving habits that decrease fuel economy include poor vehicle maintenance and terrible driving habits. The most basic thing you can do to improve your fuel economy is to maintain the vehicle.