Keep in mind that purchasing an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle may make you eligible for a significant tax credit, which greatly reduces the overall cost of the car.
Tips for Use:
Keep your car well-maintained and tires properly inflated to improve your fuel efficiency by up to 4%.
Clean out unnecessary cargo and avoid carrying items on your roof to lighten the burden on your vehicle and increase fuel efficiency.
Accelerate and decelerate smoothly. Rapid acceleration and rapid braking can increase fuel consumption by 10% to 40%.
Speeding decreases your car’s efficiency. Each 5 mph you drive over 50 mph reduces your fuel economy by about 7% to 14%.
Use cruise control on the highway to maintain speed and save gas.
Tips for Use:
Carpool or participate in ride share programs. Cut your fuel costs in half, reduce wear on your car, and take advantage of High Occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
Walk if possible or ride a bike, bus, or train. Benefits include more exercise, saving money, cutting emissions, and avoiding parking.
Support investments in public transportation in your community. Investments in public transportation decrease fuel consumption, increase property values, and create jobs.
