Every 10 km per hour reduction in speed saves 10 per cent on fuel costs and reduces emissions. Speeding and aggressive driving waste gas and are harder on your car. Avoid unnecessary idling. Engines left idling use more fuel than restarting the car, waste money and increase GHG emissions. Organize your errands so that you do everything in one trip, and travel the shortest distance possible.
Extra weight wastes gas.
Don t leave heavy loads in the car longer than necessary, and take off the roof-top carrier when it s not needed. For winter driving, install a timer for your block heater. Driving alone in a vehicle to work is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and smog. Encourage management to support transportation alternatives, for example, free parking for car pool vehicles or providing bike racks and showers.