Fuel economy has become a hot topic as gas prices continue to soar. Sales
of hybrid vehicles continue to increase daily while the
US auto makers struggle to keep up.
As the price of fuel goes up, so do the sales of "Fuel
Saving Devices" that
flood Ebay. Each year the EPA tests the claims of many an inventor only to
report a small percentage really do any good at all.
High Cost of Petroleum
Energy is the life-blood of our nation. It is the mainstay of our
standard of living, economy, and national security. Clean forms of
energy are needed to support sustainable global economic growth while
mitigating impacts on air quality and the potential effects of greenhouse
gas emissions. Our growing dependence on foreign sources of energy
threatens our national security.
As a nation, we must work to reduce
our dependence on foreign sources of energy in a manner that is affordable
and preserves environmental quality.
MPG Magazine Will help guide you through the maze of Automotive technology. On your site we will help explain what works and what doesn't work so that you can make an informed decision.
Gas Saving Tips
· If you can Choose a cleaner vehicle
Using the information on this site, you can choose the cleanest vehicle available
that meets your needs. The choice you make will affect the quality of the air
we breathe, because passenger cars and trucks are major contributors to air
pollution. Even with continued improvements in air quality, almost 100 million
people still live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution, much of
which can be attributed to the increased use of passenger cars and trucks.
Children and the elderly are the most at risk from air pollution.
· Buy a more fuel efficient vehicle
The better gas mileage a vehicle gets, the less fuel it burns. Less fuel burned
means fewer natural resources are used and less pollution is created from the
extraction and processing of the fuel. Less fuel burned also means that
less carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, is added to the atmosphere. To help
you select a more fuel efficient vehicle, EPA and the Department of Energy publish
an annual Fuel Economy Guide, available at www.fueleconomy.gov .
· Drive less
Public transportation and car pooling are a great way to save money. Plan
your trips; nothing is worse then burning a gallon of gas for a pack of cigarettes.
Vehicles make up almost one-third of smog-forming emissions nationally, and because
we are driving more and more miles every year (up 127% since 1970), vehicles
continue to be a significant contributor to air pollution.
· Keep your vehicle is shape
Your vehicle is designed to perform best when maintained according to the instructions
found in the owner's manual. A poorly tuned vehicle can pollute significantly
more than one that's well-maintained. Believe it or not, your tire
pressure plays
a big part in mileage.
