I decided to write this post after seeing a story on what the airlines are doing to save fuel and thought hey, if it works for planes why not cars?
- Slow down-you’ll burn less gas.
- Don’t fill up the tank-on a plane if you fill up the tanks the plane is appreciably heavier than if you take what you need with a little extra for safety. As a result, the airlines figured out they were using part of their fuel supply just to carry the extra weight of a full tank. Now they’re carrying less jet fuel around and that’s why you’re hearing all the stories on the news about pilots complaining. If you’ve got a small car this probably won’t help much but if you’ve got a truck or SUV it will.
- Carry less weight around-again, you’ll burn less gas. This doesn’t mean you get to leave your significant other at home but if you’ve got extra seats take them out. Also, carry what you need in the trunk and don’t use it as a spare closet.
- Reduce drag-take off the luggage/bike/ski racks unless you use them regularly.
It ain’t a new fuel cell but hopefully you can save some money.
Good luck!
