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[U128]Used Car Fuel Economy

by Brand, Bra

Improveyour fuel economy

Compared to other Europeancountries, UK petrol prices are high and rising. With recent political andeconomical unrest the trend is unfortunately likely to continue. But don'tdespair, help is at hand in the shape of a few simple tips from to help cut those fuel costs.

Slowdown

Keeping your speed down can reducethe fuel consumption of the engine. It goes without saying that we should allstick to the speed limit, but your car's handbook will tell you what the mostfuel-efficient in-town and out-of-town speed is for your particular model.

Loseweight

Avoid carrying any unnecessaryweight in the car as heavy loads put more strain on the vehicle, leading tohigher fuel consumption.

Findthe shortest route

Taking the trouble to find theshortest route to your destination can make the journey more economical. GreenFlag's online can help you establish the shortest route from your doorstep to any destinationin Europe.

Cutthe air con

Running the air conditioningincreases the car's fuel consumption so if you want to economise keep it to aminimum.

Closethe windows

Open windows and sun-roofs createdrag which means that you won't travel as far per litre of fuel.

Sharejourneys

By sharing journeys with friends andcolleagues the overall fuel consumption can be reduced.

Multi-taskingsaves money

One long multi-purpose trip is morefuel efficient than several short ones, as a cold engine uses more fuel than awarmed up one.

Shoparound

Check out the difference in pricescharged by garages in your local area. Prices can vary, and if you are a highmileage driver who fills up regularly even one pence off a litre can makesignificant savings. Avoid filling up at motorway service stations as theirprices tend to be higher.

Checkyour pressure

Checking tyre pressure regularly notonly improves the safety and performance of the tyres, it also keeps the carrunning at the optimum fuel efficiency.

Smoothlydoes it

Try to drive as smoothly as possibleand maintain a steady speed. Braking and then accelerating regularly willreduce the number of miles per litre the car can clock up. It's easier to drivesmoothly (and also much safer) if you keep a gap of at least two seconds fromthe car in front of you.

Givethe car a break

When queuing in heavy traffic orwaiting for passengers, turn off the engine to avoid wasting fuel.

Staytuned

Have your car's engine tuned at areputable local garage to ensure it is running at the optimum fuel usage level.

Checkthe oil

As well as maintaining the correctlevels of oil, motorists who want to save money on fuel should check the typeof oil used, as some energy-efficient types can increase the number of milesper litre.

Itpays to be green

Improving your car's fuel efficiency canminimise the damage it causes to the environment, by reducing the amount offossil fuels burnt. Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gasses into theatmosphere and contributes to global warming. By following our tips you cansave money and protect the environment at the same time.

Back in the year of 2000 alternative fuel was being used by at least eight million vehicles through-out the world. The increasing popularity of vehicle energy sources has ground by leaps and bounds. Our need for research in this vital area is paramount. The term alternative fuel refers to a source of energy which is renewable.

The main purpose of fuel of course is to store energy in a form that is stable and can be easily transported from the place of production to the end user- us and our vehicles. Almost all fuels are chemical fuels, that store l potential energy that we use. We the end user are then able to consume the fuel at will, and release energy, usually in the form of heat for a variety of applications, such as powering an engine, or heating a building and so forth.

Many of the well known alternative fuels include biodiesel, ethanol, butanol, chemically stored electricity (batteries and fuel cells), hydrogen, methane, natural gas, wood, wood gas, vegetable oil, biomass, and peanut oil.

Much concern is that of sustaining our high usage coming from both enviromental ,economic and geopolitical considerations. Much more care needs to take place in order for us to sustain our needs while developing the other available resources at various phases of developement. We can confidentally move forward with a level of positive expectation. Patience is the most critical aspect of the developement process.

A great deal of research, discussion, and in depth work clearly points out to us that we need to take on this growing shortage problem. No longer can we simply state that we have an issue that eventually needs to be dealt with. It's here now and we need to act.
By the years 2010 to 2020 we'll see many pressures brought forth for new energy resources as we continue to deplete our resources. Since the majority of major energy resources are in the middle east the on going unrest can be further intensified with these on going pressures.

There's no longer any debate or questions regarding the need for the developement of alternative car fuel.

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