How to lower fuel consumption
To do list to be greener
Use a car that produces low emissions and low energy consumption.*
Buy tyres marked as energy-efficient.*
Check the tyre pressure regularly (low tyre pressure increases the energy consumption and CO2 emissions).
Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage (weight increases energy consumption and CO2 emissions).*
Do not use the roof box or roof rack unless needed. They impact the aerodynamics and increases the energy consumption and CO2 emissions.*
Take part in an eco-driving course to improve your driving style.
Car-pooling. Green Driving estimates what is the impact, in terms of energy consumption and CO2 emissions, of adding passengers, as well as doing a detour to pick them up.*
Public transport, cycling, and walking are other eco-friendly options.
* these are the aspects where the Green Driving tool can help you assess the impact of your choices
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This is the most common car in Europe, with only the combustion engine that burns fuel (usually Gasoline or Diesel). To lower your fuel consumption and CO2 emission you have to follow those simple rules:
- Check your tires, keep the tires pressure at the correct level (just follow the car manual) and change the tires when the cover is worn. Each tire has a label that shows fuel efficiency, together with wet grip and noise.
- Do not carry unnecessary weight. More weight means more fuel consumption.
- Do not carry the roof box if not necessary or any other aerodynamic appendix. They add drag to vehicle, making it less efficient. At higher speeds keep the windows closed, also the windows provide aerodynamic resistance when are open.
- Shut down your car engine when stationary. Many cars have the Start and Stop device, that halts your engine when waiting at the traffic light or stop. If you do not have this optional, turn off the engine if you are stationary for some time.
- Set your speed on highways betweeen 100 and 120 km/h, that is less fuel consuming and safer! NOTE: always follows road rules and regulations!
- Try to keep speed constant, accelerating means consuming more fuel.
- Be sure you close your gas cap, gas evaporates fast.
- and most important... Don't drive when it's not necessary. Take alternative transportation, like public service transport, bikes or walk. There are also electric scooters, if you feel you are safe enough!
This is the battery electric vehicle, you must recharge the batteries using battery recharging stations.To lower your energy consumption and extend range you have to follow those simple rules:
- Check your tires, keep the tires pressure at the correct level (just follow the car manual) and change the tires when the cover is worn. Each tire has a label that shows fuel efficiency, together with wet grip and noise.
- Do not carry the roof box if not necessary or any other aerodynamic appendix. They add drag to vehicle, making it less efficient. Keep the windows closed, also the windows provide aerodynamic resistance when are open.
- Try to keep speed constant, accelerating means consuming more energy.
- Recharge every time you can.
- Try to drive under 100 km/h whenever is possible. The slower you drive the longest range you will get.
- Activate the economy driving mode of your car if available.
- Use your regenerative braking system at every stop, with the maximum regenerative power setting active.
- Choose wisely your route, slopes and high speed limits your vehicle range.
- and most important... Don't drive when it's not necessary. Take alternative transportation, like public service transport, bikes or walk. There are also electric scooters, if you feel you are safe enough!
This is the battery electric vehicle, you must recharge the batteries using battery recharging stations.To lower your energy consumption and extend range you have to follow those simple rules:
- Check your tires, keep the tires pressure at the correct level (just follow the car manual) and change the tires when the cover is worn. Each tire has a label that shows fuel efficiency, together with wet grip and noise.
- Do not carry the roof box if not necessary or any other aerodynamic appendix. They add drag to vehicle, making it less efficient. Keep the windows closed, also the windows provide aerodynamic resistance when are open.
- Try to keep speed constant, accelerating means consuming more energy.
- Try to drive under 100 km/h whenever is possible. The slower you drive the longest range you will get.
- Activate the economy driving mode of your car if available.
- Use your regenerative braking system at every stop, with the maximum regenerative power setting active.
- Choose wisely your route, slopes and high speed limits your vehicle range.
- and most important... Don't drive when it's not necessary. Take alternative transportation, like public service transport, bikes or walk. There are also electric scooters, if you feel you are safe enough!
This is the battery electric vehicle, you must recharge the batteries using battery recharging stations.To lower your energy consumption and extend range you have to follow those simple rules:
- Check your tires, keep the tires pressure at the correct level (just follow the car manual) and change the tires when the cover is worn. Each tire has a label that shows fuel efficiency, together with wet grip and noise.
- Do not carry the roof box if not necessary or any other aerodynamic appendix. They add drag to vehicle, making it less efficient. Keep the windows closed, also the windows provide aerodynamic resistance when are open.
- Try to keep speed constant, accelerating means consuming more energy.
- Try to drive under 100 km/h whenever is possible. The slower you drive the longest range you will get.
- Activate the economy driving mode of your car if available.
- Use your regenerative braking system at every stop, with the maximum regenerative power setting active.
- Choose wisely your route, slopes and high speed limits your vehicle range.
- and most important... Don't drive when it's not necessary. Take alternative transportation, like public service transport, bikes or walk. There are also electric scooters, if you feel you are safe enough!