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With skyrocketing gasoline prices, drivers everywhere are seeking ways to improve their fuel economy. Find out how green your knowledge is with the green driving quiz.Modifying your driving habits can save you money and increase your fuel economy by up to 47 percent.
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That 100-pound (45-kilogram) suitcase in your trunk will decrease your fuel economy by 2 percent; eliminating weight from your ride can greatly improve your gas mileage.
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Since well-inflated tires have less contact with the road, they encounter less friction. Therefore, the engine doesn't have to work as hard to move the car.
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According to the EPA, 60 mph (97 kph) is the optimal speed for fuel efficiency.
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Alternative fuels like vegetable oils and ethanol (made from corn) enable cars to run on natural renewable sources.
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Speeding, accelerating and hard braking require your car to overcome inertia, which can deplete fuel efficiency by 33 percent.
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Hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius are some of the most fuel efficient on the market.
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Car pooling to work reduces the number of cars on the road, saves gas and saves money.
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Telecommuting just two days a week could save the United States 1.35 billion gallons (5.1 billion liters) of fuel.
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A four-day workweek, which consists of four 10-hour days instead of five eight-hour days, saves on gas and energy bills while still accomplishing the same amount of work.
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