Smarter Driving Tips
Driving smarter won't just lower your CO2 emissions, it will help you save money too.
Apart from driving a car that emits less CO2, there are a few easy things you can do whilst driving to further reduce your emissions. The trick is to reduce the amount of work your engine has to do. The less it has to work, the fewer the CO2 emissions, and the less fuel you'll need to use. Following these simple tips could reduce your CO2 emissions by around 8 percent and save you up to a month's worth of fuel per year*
* Advice taken from ACT ON CO2 website. For more information, visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/ Greenertravel/Greenercarsanddriving/DG_191253
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1. PUMP UP YOUR TYRES
Inflating your tyres to the recommended pressure level cuts down on the resistance your tyres endure while moving, meaning your engine doesn't have to work as hard.
2. LIGHTER LOADS MEAN LESS CO2
Keeping lots of things in your boot creates extra weight that your vehicle has to carry around. Take out any un-needed items
from your car to cut down on both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
from your car to cut down on both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
3. DRIVE AT THE RIGHT SPEED
Speed limits are there for a reason. Not only will driving at the speed limit increase your safety, it will also reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. At 70 mph, you use 9% more fuel than at 60 mph, and up to 15% more than at 50 mph.
4. LESS STOPPING AND STARTING
MEANS LESS CO2
Every time you stop then start again in a traffic queue, the engine uses more fuel and therefore produces more CO2. Keep an eye on the traffic ahead and slow down early by gently lifting your foot off the accelerator while keeping the car in gear.
5. REVVING UP WASTES FUEL
AND INCREASES EMISSIONS
Revving up like a Formula 1 driver wastes fuel and emits more CO2. Try changing up a gear at a lower rpm. For petrol cars, try 2500rpm and 2000rpm for diesel cars.
6. PROLONGED STATIONARY PERIODS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING IS WASTEFUL TOO.
When idling, your car is wasting fuel and still emitting CO2. So if you’re going to be at a standstill for more than three minutes, switch off your engine.
