By being environmentally friendly on the road it is not just the environment you are helping
, you are helping your back pocket too as there are good savings to be made. Being Green is beneficial to everyone and there are simple methods to take to ensure you are doing your bit for the world as well as cutting your driving costs each month.
If you are in the process of looking for a new car then consider buying one that will emit less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. CO2 is a major problem which world leaders are trying to tackle, devising ways of reducing the amount produced by the countries which cause the most damage. Cars are graded according to their CO2 output and this should be considered when considering your next new or used car purchase.
Once you have the right car then it is time to work on those driving skills to make the most of your vehicles performance. If you can avoid it, do not drive during rush hour as stopping and starting can have a massive effect on your fuel consumption. Driving at the speed limit is important, you may not realise it but driving at 75mph compared to 65mph reduces your fuel efficiency by 10%.
Move up in gears as soon as possible as this reduces the revs per minute which helps increase fuel efficiency and reduces engine wear. All drivers want to make their fuel last longer especially as the VAT rates are set to return to 17.5% in the month. You should look to combine numerous short trips into one if possible as short journeys mean the engine does not have time to reach its optimum performance level.
Many of us tend to accumulate a lot of junk in our cars, this is something that weighs our cars down and means the engine has to work harder, thus using more fuel. Simply unloading any unnecessary items from your car will help to minimise the strain on the engine and tyres.