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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

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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. Besides being safe, not speeding can help you save money on fuel as well. Shift Sooner.

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13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One

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Wishing you had bought a new Prius or even an EV about a year ago so you could be saving a ton of money on those twice weekly fill ups? Use cruise control. It’s just creating drag which reduces your fuel economy. However, buying a new car isn’t in the cards for me right now, so I have to make due with the one I have.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

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However he kindly reminds everyone that reducing your driving is the best way to save money on gas, as well as save the environment! But due to the improving economy and chaos in the Middle East, the price of oil is quickly climbing back up. Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008? Bicycling – 0.18 MJ (180 kJ).