To conserve, we must slow down and find ways to do more with less. The benefits of fuel conservation are a healthier environment, financial savings and improved safety on our roads. A utomobile manufacturers have increased the overall energy efficiency of the vehicles they sell. These gains have been offset as Americans continue to purchase larger, less fuel-efficient cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Motorists also continue to drive more each year.
The average vehicle is driven 11,725 miles per year, compared to 10,277 miles in 1990. Per-vehicle gasoline use has also climbed from 506 gallons per year in 1990 to 603 gallons in 1999. It can lessen driving stress and create a cleaner and safer environment. This brochure offers ways to be a consistent and effective gas watcher. Consolidate trips and errands to cut down on driving time and keep needless miles off the odometer.