ms t's green tips - dollar saving driving
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Ms. T’s Green Tips
Dollar Saving Driving
A Gallon a Day Per Person
Americans used about 360 million gallons per day of gasoline in 2011. With about 305 million people in the United States, that equals more than a gallon of gasoline every day for each person. The United States does not produce enough crude oil to make all of the gasoline used by U.S. motorists. Only about 40% of the crude oil used by U.S. refineries is produced in the United States. The rest is imported from other countries.
A Need to Drive Environmentally Smart
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Gasoline Is the Number One Transportation Fuel Used in the United StatesGasoline accounts for slightly more than 64% of all the energy used for transportation, 46% of all petroleum consumption, and 18% of total U.S. energy consumption. About 45 barrels of gasoline are produced in U.S. refineries from every 100 barrels of oil refined to make numerous petroleum products.
A Need to Drive Environmentally Smart
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Drive Sensibly
• Observe the speed limit– Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 50
mph– For each 5 miles over 50, you pay an additional
0.25 per gallon (based on $3.37/gallon)• Lighten Your Load– An extra 100 lbs. in a vehicle reduces mpg by 2 %
Drive Sensibly
• Avoid Excessive Idling– ¼ to ½ a gallon of gas is used per hour of idling
(depending on the engine size)• Use Cruise Control– A constant speed on the highway saves gas
• Use Over Drive Gears– Slows down engine speed
Keep It In Shape
• Properly Tune the Engine– A tune up can improve gas mileage by 4%– Repairing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve
mileage by 40%• Properly Inflate the Tires– Mileage is improved by 3.3% mileage with
properly inflated tires
Keep It In Shape
• Use Recommended Grade of Oil– Improve gas mileage by 1-2%– Look for oil labeled “Energy Conserving” on the
API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction reducing additives
• Replace Air Filters– Improves performance– Can improve acceleration by 6 to 11 percent
Plan and Combine Trips
• Save time and money• Several short trips taken from a cold start use
twice as much fuel• Trip planning ensures the engine is warmed up
and efficient and it can reduce the distance traveled.
Commuting
• Stagger work hours to avoid peak rush hours*• Telecommute when possible*• Car pools and ride share, and HOV lanes result
in less traffic congestion• Public transportation
*If employer offers this as an option
Travel
• Travel Light– Every additional 100 pounds reduces fuel
efficiency• Use a smaller vehicle• Use public transportation
*If employer offers this as an option
Environmentally Efficient Vehicles
• Savings 20 mpg vs. 30mpg is about $838.00 per year (assuming 15000 miles annually)
• Manual transmissions use less fuel• Two wheel drive vehicles use less fuel
