Reducing a vehicle’s aerodynamic drag can improve a car’s fuel economy, say automakers. Not only can designers make it easier for a car to push through the air, automakers report drivers can also pull their weight by removing unused bike, ski or luggage racks off the vehicle’s roof. The video below includes general views of the Chevrolet Volt and other aerodynamically designed cars, soundbites on improving fuel economy and an edited package on how to save on gas by reducing a car’s wind resistance.
Wind Pushes Cars to Save Fuel
July 18th, 2008Bridgestone holiday tip: check your tyres before you leave
July 18th, 2008Report by G.Meylemans/D. Collins
Bridgestone
Brussels–More than 90% of motorists drive on under-inflated tires which can put their safety at risk. Checking tires condition and pressure, loading carefully the vehicle and using dedicated tires for caravans are some of the key holiday tips given by Bridgestone.
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Use Gas More Efficiently, Try Hypermiling!
June 12th, 2008With gas prices hitting well over the 4-dollar mark with no where to go but up, we have no choice but to put up with high gas prices. Let’s face it: our days of using and abusing gas are over. The general trend in recent months has been selling off SUV’s and trucks or trading them in for small cars. But what if you’re stuck with that truck or SUV? Fortunately for you, there’s help in sight.
Hypermiling. The concept is simple. Get your vehicle to make use of every drop of gas in your tank in the most efficient manner. No, we’re not talking about tailing trailer trucks on the freeway here! We’re talking common sense driving tips. You can read more about hypermiling at www.hypermiling.com/.
Fuel Economy, Tips from General Motors, AAA, and Automobile Magazine
April 24th, 2008With the price of gas increasing almost every single week, we are left with no other option but to save gas. Here are some basic fuel efficiency tips to help you get the most out of every gallon of gas.
