I don’t have to tell you that gas is expensive. Of course, you could buy a new Toyota Prius or switch to a scooter, but did you know that by just changing the way you drive, you can improve your fuel economy by 30-40%? Seriously.
According to www.fueleconomy.gov, some simple things you can do can really make a big impact on the kind of mileage you get. Here are the key ones:
- Less agressive driving - potential savings: 5-33%
- Drive the speed limit - potential savings: 7%-23%
- Remove excess weight - potential savings: 1-2% / 100 lbs
- Don’t idle
- Use cruise control
So, my mom was right after all. I’m going to give this a try for a few weeks, and report back on my results!
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