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Tips on How to Drive Green this Spring

4/15/2016

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St. Patrick’s Day isn't the only important green part of spring. Driving green or optimizing fuel economy so you can save more "green" is also crucial this season. Here are a few tips to help you drive green so you can save this season:
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Change your driving habits

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Driving aggressively can impact your fuel economy. The faster you accelerate your vehicle, the more gas you’ll use. Speeding and sudden starts and stops can waste gas.
According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) speeding and other aggressive behavior behind the wheel can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and five percent during city driving.
Driving the speed limit is always the best option for fuel efficient and safe driving.
Gas mileage decreases quickly when driving more than 50 miles per hour.
Increase speed slowly and brake as slowly and softly as possible.


Watch your weight

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The heavier your vehicle, the more drag is created, which increases the amount of fuel you will use to power it.
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Unload any items from your vehicle that you don’t need to reduce weight and help with fuel efficiency.

Regular vehicle maintenance

  • Servicing your vehicle regularly is going to help increase your fuel economy.
  • Small steps can be a huge factor in conserving fuel – checking and changing your oil regularly along with keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure can cause up to a 3 percent improvement to your gas mileage.
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A couple of practical tips

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  • Plan ahead – make sure you plan out your days so you can get as much done as possible in one trip. This will help save fuel.
  • Avoid idling your car – it’s never really a great idea to idle your car and since the winter is over, there’s really no need to use those automatic starters anymore.

 Advantages of Driving a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

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  • The next major step in becoming more conscious of your fuel consumption is to drive a hybrid vehicle which alternates power between electricity and gas.
  • Hybrids save you a considerable amount of money each year on gas because they are cheaper to run.
  • The next step, beyond a hybrid, is an electric vehicle which runs entirely on electricity. As prices tend to rise in the warmer months, you’ll save big by not having to reach into your pocket to power your ride.
  • In addition to saving a ton on gas, you’ll be helping out the environment with a hybrid or electric vehicle.


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