Green Wheels Day
Submitted by allgreen on Wed, 10/25/2006 - 08:37
Continuing Energy Saving Week, it's Green Wheels Day today and the Energy Savings Trust are promoting green driving tips to reduce CO2 emissions such as:
- Change gear at no higher than 2,500rpm or 2,000rpm on a diesel
- Sticking to the 70mph speed limit - at 85 mph you apparently use 25% more fuel
- Drive smoothly, cruising in higher gears whenever you can
- Use your air con less (We'd say if it's hot open your windows ;) )
- Turn off your engine if you're going to be stationary for periods over a minute
- Share car journies wherever possible
- Remove roof racks, bike racks and travel boxes - air resistanc reduces fuel consumption
- Service your car regularly (change oil, plugs & air filter) and keep your tyres' air pressure correct
So, that's what you should be doing if you really have to use the car, otherwise we'd recommend;
- Staying at home
- Walking
- Cycling
- Taking the bus
- Buying a Toyota Prius, a Smart Car (personally we fancy the Smart Forfour Diesel) or something...