Tips on Driving Cleaner
According to the Auto Alliance, an organization representing vehicle makers, if everyone in the U.S. practiced ecodriving it would be equivalent to heating and powering nearly 8 cities the size of Los Angeles.
They offer the following tips:
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Avoid rapid stops and starts,
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Use cruise control,
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Plan your trips using the shortest distances,
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Avoid idling,
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Buy an automated road pass for toll roads,
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Use the highest gear possible,
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Check tire pressure monthly and
- Remove excess weight from your trunk.
Ecodriving Practices