Go Go Green Cars

There are many simple little things that can be done to help conserve fuel, which in turn, puts less hazardous emission into the air. Your driving habits have a lot to do with whether you will save fuel more than the actual vehicle you drive does. The way you drive and how well you maintain your vehicle will make a big difference.

Aggressive driving and flooring the gas pedal not only wastes fuel it also emits hazardous emissions into the air. Try to be looking ahead and anticipating stops you will have to make. That way you can coast as much as possible, which save fuel and wear and tear on your brakes. If you drive ten miles over the speed limit you can lower your fuel economy by almost 10%. Try to avoid rush hour stop and go traffic if possible. This type of driving burns gas and increases smog pollution in the air.

If your vehicle has an overdrive gear you should use it when you are at cruising speeds. If you are driving a manual transmission you should try to shift up as soon as possible. If you run in a higher gear you will get better fuel mileage and it will save wear and tear on your engine. Another thing to remember is to use your air conditioning sparingly to save fuel.

You should check your tire pressure often. They should be inflated to the manufacturers recommended pressure. You can find the tire pressure in your owner’s manual or it is usually printed inside the door frame. It is estimated that for every three pounds your tires are below the recommended pressure you lose about 1 percent in fuel economy. Tires that are under deflated can also be a safety hazard and cause wear and tear on your tires.

You can drive greener and save fuel at the same time by changing your driving habits and keeping your vehicle maintained.

Cities and towns are spread out over many miles and most Americans have to commute to get to work. The government is promoting special programs that will provide incentives for commuters and employers to “Get There With Clean Air.” The US Department of Transportation and the US Environmental Protection Agency are teaming up with businesses and employees to set up a programs called “Commuter Choice.”

These programs offer cash and other types of incentives for making an effort to promote commuting greener. More companies are starting to see the benefits of making use of the Commuter Choice Programs. The government programs offer workers tax free transit or vanpool benefits that can go up to $100 per month. Another option is employees can give up their parking space and receive up to an additional $175 per month.

The employees of the companies offering these programs can use the money to commute using a variety of methods. They can carpool, bicycle or walk. If you carpool with someone and take turns driving you will both save money and wear and tear on your vehicles.

Some companies have come up with some clever ideas to promote “Get There With Clean Air.” One company offers free walking shoes. If the employee walks to work the company will by them running shoes. Another company gives its employees an extra hour of comp time for every 5 days they carpool or vanpool to work. They also have permission to dress casually at work. Another type of program a company uses is to have monthly drawing for prizes to those who participate in the program. Some of the prizes include extra time off and other items.

The Commuter Choice Programs helps to cut down on air pollution and also helps to reduce traffic congestion. These programs are a great way to conserve energy and fuel.