Changing your driving and vehicle maintenance habits can reduce your gas costs by a half buck per gallon.
GM to Spend $6.6 Billion on EV Plant Investments in Bid to Dethrone Tesla in Electric Car Sales by 2025Your gas mileage typically decreases rapidly at speeds above 50 miles per hour, costing you an estimated $0.23 extra per gallon for every 5 mph you drive over 50 mph, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
In addition to quick acceleration, braking suddenly often also wastes fuel, too. This is why coasting to a red light or down a hill is recommended.Newer vehicles have engines that automatically stop when you idle your car. The reason is to save fuel: Waiting at a red light takes an average of about 45 to 120 seconds, while starting your car only requires about 10 seconds of gas, per the U.S. Department of Energy.
However, if you're otherwise parked safely for more than 10 seconds, consider turning off the engine to save on gas: Idling can cost you up to half a gallon of fuel per hour, depending on engine size and air conditioner use."A lot of people carry salt and sand things in their trunk. It's kind of an old school way of coping with potential snowstorms or icy conditions," says Gillis.
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