Department of Energy and the U. Environmental Protection Agency. DOE and the U. Toggle navigation. Selling your car? We can help you advertise its mpg. Vehicles produce about half of the greenhouse gases from a typical U. We can help you calculate and track your fuel economy. Think efficient. And choose the vehicle that meets your everyday needs as opposed to buying something that you may need only once in a while. Third: Finally, do a little math. We want you to keep your money in your pocket, not in your fuel tank AND we want you to be very stingy when it comes to contributing CO 2 emissions to our environment.
Understand what those numbers mean, but most especially what they mean to you. If the highway consumption looks good and the city fuel consumption is not as spectacular, think about where you drive. Are you on the highway or in town? Where are you are more most likely to do your most driving? For example, a vehicle which consumes 7 litres per km uses half the fuel than a vehicle that consumes 14 litres per km. So there it is. Buying a car made just a bit easier. Environmental responsibility, and money in the bank.
What a great combination. You will not receive a reply. For enquiries, contact us. Buy the smallest vehicle Generally, the smaller the vehicle, the less fuel it consumes and carbon dioxide it produces.
Choose a vehicle with extra gears Extra gears can do a better job of keeping the engine running at its most efficient level. Simplify your drivetrain Front-wheel drive is the most efficient. Buy less horsepower Generally, the bigger the engine that is, the greater the horsepower the more fuel it consumes.
Avoid unnecessary extras Many extra features increase the amount of fuel a vehicle consumes by adding weight, increasing aerodynamic drag, or drawing extra power from the engine. Power windows, seats, mirrors and doors The electricity drawn by power seats, windows, mirrors and door locks is not significant.
Remote car starter Remote car starters encourage people to start their cars before they are ready to drive them. Permanent roof rack Even empty, a permanent roof rack increases aerodynamic drag. Turbocharged engines Downsizing to a smaller engine with a turbocharger can be more fuel-efficient. Ask for fuel-efficient features A number of inexpensive options can help you reduce fuel consumption: Aluminum wheels Aluminum wheels are lighter than regular wheels. Navigation system Navigation systems show you the most direct route to your destination.
Sunroof Open windows or sunroofs are more fuel-efficient than air conditioning at city speeds. Tachometer Tachometers show engine speed. Tinted windows Tinted glass blocks some of the sun's heat from getting into your vehicle. Trip computer Trip computers show the amount of fuel you use and challenge you to consume less.
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Transcript Narrator: Here it is. How do you spend your time? Case 2: Emily drives a 17 mpg minivan to her high school hockey practice 10 miles away every Saturday. Already putting the most miles on your most efficient car? Visit our vehicle search page to find the most efficient cars that meet your needs.
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