If you can’t afford to take public transport, or swap your car for a hybrid, then the next best thing is to try and maximize the efficiency of your current vehicle. You can do this in a number of ways:
1. Slow down: By sticking to the speed limits, especially on highways, you’ll use 20% less fuel. The slower you drive, the more you save.
2. Use natural air conditioning: Opening your windows and switching off your car’s air conditioning will save you another 20%. On the highways, this may not be possible, but while cruising along city roads, give it a try.
3. Pump up your tires: Proper tire pressure can reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by an eight of a ton a year. So, keep a little tire gauge handy and check tire pressure often.
4. Clean out your trunk: By loading your car with unnecessary equipment, you’ll only be making it heavier and leading it to gobble up more fuel. Unload the groceries and remove your golf clubs as soon as you get home.
5. Carpool: If you are using your vehicle, then get others to share it. And take turns, so yours is not the only car driving around the block.
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