With gas prices above $3.50 per gallon this summer in the U.S., there has been a lot of press on improving fuel economy. Interestingly, most of the ideas are not new at all. Here’s some timeless wisdom from my 1964 Ford Falcon Owner’s Manual: FOR BEST ECONOMY 1. start gradually, accelerate gently Jack-rabbit starts and [...]
TheDailyGreen.com reports that you can save up to $30,000 during your lifetime if you drive a stick-shift (manual) transmission instead of an automatic. Jeff Yeager writes: Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission might not only save you some major embarrassment in life, but it can also save you gas and some serious [...]
With continued high gasoline prices, many people are seeking to improve their fuel economy. Some people are purchasing new, hi-tech gasoline-electric hybrid cars. Alternatively, you can also improve your gas mileage simply buy changing your driving techniques. Hypermiling When I wrote an earlier piece on not using cruise control, my friend Kevin inquired if I [...]