gas saving Archives – The Green Optimistic green tech news, since 2008 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:42:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 2667534 How to Increase The Fuel Efficiency of Any Car https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-increase-fuel-efficiency-car-20130718/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-increase-fuel-efficiency-car-20130718/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:42:35 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=39490 Earlier this week The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) initiated a campaign, which encourages eco-friendly driving. By providing various green driving tips, the organizers hope to help drivers reduce fuel consumption and get closer to the official miles per gallon (MPG), reported by the automakers. Some of the best efficient driving techniques outlined […]

The post How to Increase The Fuel Efficiency of Any Car appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-increase-fuel-efficiency-car-20130718/feed/ 2 39490 2 Reasons Why White Cars Are Environmentally-Friendlier Than Black Cars https://www.greenoptimistic.com/car-color-fuel-saving-20120903/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/car-color-fuel-saving-20120903/#respond Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:53:02 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=25890 Today I realized something I already knew, but didn’t pay importance to: black cars drink more fuel than lighter-colored ones, and this is something the car dealer fails to tell you when you’re about to get the cash out and enjoy your first ride home. Why do you think this happens? Reason #1: It happens […]

The post 2 Reasons Why White Cars Are Environmentally-Friendlier Than Black Cars appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/car-color-fuel-saving-20120903/feed/ 0 25890 Nissan's ECO Pedal Exerts Force On Your Foot And Saves Gas https://www.greenoptimistic.com/nissan-eco-pedal-20101125/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/nissan-eco-pedal-20101125/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:30:43 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=11994 Making people push harder on brakes to get the desired effect sometimes results in fewer brakes and more accidents, as it becomes a habit. Do the same, but purposefully, on the acceleration pedal and you suddenly have gas savings, as Nissan remarked recently, and released the ECO Pedal.

The post Nissan's ECO Pedal Exerts Force On Your Foot And Saves Gas appeared first on The Green Optimistic.

]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/nissan-eco-pedal-20101125/feed/ 1 11994