Ways to Save Energy with Your Car
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(Numbers indicate order in which each idea was added to website.)
1 Car pool
2 Don’t accelerate so fast
3 Use Used parts when possible Read More Read More
4 Use self driving features on autos Read More
5 Record your trips to analyze the amount you travel
6 Buy a self driving car Read More
7 Use non-toxic cleaner when washing car Read More
8 Regularly maintain your vehicle Read More
9 Crack your car window when parked in the sun in the summer
10 Used car vent fan to exhaust hot air when parked
11 Use professional car wash service instead of washing it yourself Read More
12 Put a couple hundred thousand miles on your cars
13 Remove excess weight from your car Read More
14 Rent energy efficient vehicles Read More
I started doing this several years ago. I figured that when we travel and have to rent a car we don't really need a big one. Not only did I conserve fuel but, of course, I saved quite a bit of money. Then something unexpected occurred. Since very few people rent the smaller cars many of the car rental companies (I use Enterprise) don't have many small cars. When I pick up the car I find that I've been upgraded to a larger vehicle at no extra cost. I'm sure that it depends on where you rent your cars but at my locations it happens 3 out of every 4 times. I'm not sure how I feel about this. It's a conundrum.
15 Use bucket when washing car to reduce amount of water used Read More
16 Use E85 Gas if possible Read More
17 Use cruise control
18 Make sure your tires are properly inflated Read More
19 Don’t idle your car and wait for it to cool down
20 Don’t drive aggressively Read More
21 Brake gently by anticipating stops
22 Avoid rush hour if you can
23 When getting into a hot car roll down the windows open the sun roof
24 Park in a shady spot
25 Find your sweet spot for mileage
26 If stopping for more than 30 seconds turn off the engine
27 Avoid carrying items on the roof of your car Read More
28 Don’t use luggage racks
29 When buying a vehicle compare gasoline ratings
30 Buy a hybrid Read More
31 Get in your car, adjust the mirror and fasten the seat belt, then start the car.
32 Map your route before you get lost
33 Use car wash that recycles the water
34 Have cutoff nozzle on your hose when not using it while washing car
35 Don’t top off tank - it forces fumes into the air
36 Recycle your car when done with it Read More
37 Check your gas cap to make sure it isn’t cracked
38 Use right grade of gasoline Read More
39 Purchase radial tires or low rolling tires Read More
40 Don’t wash your car in the driveway, wash it on the lawn Read More
41 Recycle motor oil
42 Maintain fuel system in car
43 Periodically check emissions system
44 Maintain the radiator in the car for proper cooling
45 Use ride sharing services
46 Learn to read full economy labels on cars
47 Turn car air conditioning fan to auto Debate
48 Get a white or light colored car Read More
49 Buy an electric car Read More
50 Downsize your vehicle Read More
51 If your car uses excessive oil get rid of the car or fix it
52 Download a transit app to your phone
53 You use less energy with in car going 60 with windows closed and AC on
54 Scrap car windows of ice manually rather than with defroster
55 Don't wait for car to heat up before leaving
56 a taxi may be greener than Uber or Lyft Read More
57 Be a van pool driver read more
58 Buy an electric bike and more reasons to buy electric car read more
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