Posted February 07, 2012 in Green Tips
Avoid "jack rabbit" starts and aggressive driving. Increasing your speed from 100 kilometres per hour to 120 kilometres per hour will increase fuel consumption by about 20 per cent, and can lead to drastically higher pollution rates. Just one second of aggressive driving can produce nearly the same volume of…Posted October 18, 2011 in Green Tips
No matter what kind of car you drive, eliminating weight can go a long way toward increasing your car's fuel efficiency. Clean that junk outta your trunk! Sports equipment, strollers, gym bags … for every extra 100 pounds your car carries, it loses 2 percent in fuel economy, so just by cleaning up your act, you…Posted April 12, 2011 in Green Tips
Yes, there is such a thing as being too green. Some fuel saving driving techniques may be dangerous or illegal and should never be practiced. These include turning off your vehicle’s engine while coasting in traffic, tailgating or “drafting” behind larger vehicles, and, yes, even rolling through stop signs.…Posted March 24, 2011 in Green Tips
Something as simple as a clogged air filter or improperly inflated tires can throw your gas mileage right out the window. If you don't remember when the last time your air filter was changed, or your tire pressures were checked, they're probably overdue. Follow your vehicle's recommended maintenance schedule for…