Posted on 5/19/2021
How to Save Fuel While Driving With the warmer weather approaching, Americans are starting to plan their summer trips. AAA predicts Americans will take 700 million trips in the summer. Due to Covid, travelers are taking more long distance road trips. Now pair that up with the recent fuel shortages and we need a "Summer 2021 Game Plan." Here are 5 ways you can save fuel while driving; 1. Slow down speed racer! Change your driving habits: if you tend to brake at the last possible second or go from 0 to 45 instantly you might want to rethink your driving methods. That's right, experts say that speeding increases fuel consumption and decreases fuel economy. Although every vehicle reaches optimal fuel efficiency at different speeds, gas usually decreases quickly at any speed above 50mph. Accelerating and braking gently can improve your fuel efficiency. Practicing this tip can improve gas efficiency by 30% on the fre ... read more