Articles about fuel economy (0-50 of 4463)

  • Can't Wait To See The New Fuel Economy Window Sticker?
    By: Nathan Randall | - In the past, we have mentioned new federal legislation passed under the Obama Administration thoat raises the bar on minimum fuel economy standards. To go along with the higher requirements, new fuel economy window stickers are being implemented too. With the rise in number of plug in and hybrid vehicles, the current fuel economy label is out of date.

    New Fuel Economy Window Sticker
    Some automobile manufacturers are using the new fuel economy labels on their 2012 models but a ...

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  • Hh2 Energy Inc & Hydrolectric Power Llc Receives Offshore 15,000 Unit Order, Creating Hundreds Of Us
    By: Donald Hood | - (1888PressRelease) Today 11-16-2011, a firm order from an offshore entity for 15,000 USA made HH2 Hydrogen Clean Air Systems. Systems will be made in USA by USA workers and exported to the buyers country. University testing clearly proved that HH2 units reduce or eliminate toxic emissions and improve vehicle fuel economy for gasoline engines.

    Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA - An offshore order that has been pending based upon HH2 Hydrogen Clean Air Combustion Systems proving reductio ...

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  • Hydrogen On Demand: Get The Most Out Of Your Vehicle
    By: Gordon Rowat | - Hydrogen on demand is a safe and practically limitless energy source. Hydrogen in the lightest element on earth; it can be found in a wide variety of materials such as living organisms and water. Hydrogen on demand is extracted from these substances by using a hydrogen gas generator, which is included in all HHO kits. This hydrogen is not meant to be used alone; instead it works with gasoline to increase your cars fuel economy. Using hydrogen on demand will also help your vehicle run cooler a ...
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  • 5 Major Benefits Of Using Low Aromatic Fuel
    By: Hugh Mcinnes | - Regular unleaded petrol has numerous aromatic compounds such as benzene and xylene which can have harmful effects on the human body and the environment. Specially developed low aromatic fuel has a number of distinct benefits over standard petrol and goes a long way to alleviate some of its negative properties.

    1. Non-sniffable
    Perhaps the most significant societal benefit of low aromatic fuels is that by removing the aromatic compounds associated with the narcotic effects of p ...

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  • Fuel Efficient Cars: The Secret Of Economy Driving
    By: Hugh Mcinnes | - Back in the day, a driving instructor gave this advice when asked for suggestions on how to improve fuel efficiency. His response drew laughs, but the theory behind his response was perfectly sound. His advice was to place an egg under the accelerator pedal. While accelerating, if the egg broke, the driver was not driving in an efficient manner. The point he made was slow and easy works best. By applying soft, easy pressure on the accelerator, jackrabbit starts are avoided. Obviously, fast ...
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  • Why Eco Cars Have A Better Fuel Economy
    By: Hugh Mcinnes | - There are many different reasons why cars that are considered ECO have better fuel economy than regular fuel-powered vehicles. ECO cars are powered by revolutionary new methods that are specifically designed to cut down on the amount of fuel used. Whether the manufacturers had the environment, the pocketbooks of their consumers, or simply this brand new, burgeoning corner of the market in mind, their excellent fuel economy is the one factor that binds all ECO cars together.

    The revo ...

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  • Ford Continues To Impress With Ecoboost Family
    By: Drew Turner | - Since the launch of Fords EcoBoost family, demand for the engine has increased every month; and not just for current Ford owners. Customers who had not previously considered Ford vehicles are now attracted to the fuel-friendly engine gamily. And its not hard to see why.

    In a Ford F-150, a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine produces 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque and provides a best-in-class towing capability of 11,300 pounds, all while increasing fuel economy savings by 20 ...

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  • No To Diesel Fuel, Yes To Ethanol
    By: aurawind | - Within the decade, weve seen fuel prices skyrocket exorbitantly. And with tensions in the Middle East disrupting the oil industry, expect fuel supply to be scarce. Facing such situation, people have started to find a viable alternative for foreign fuel. Environmentalist with the help of some politicians have been pushing for the use of ethanol, which is a plant-based fuel produced from products such as sugar cane and corn. Unlike gasoline, ethanol has many advantages that steer mother earth a ...
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  • Family Cars - How To Purchase The Best Fuel Economy Car
    By: Hugh Mcinnes | - Type of Cars

    A Family car is a vehicle classified to describe normal-sized cars. They are mainly bought and suitable to transport your husband, mother and children, but can sometimes be used suitably for a family to go shopping or on vacations. Alternatively, they can be multi-purpose vehicles used to help travel with an extended family such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Most types of these cars actually get quite good car mileage and many have enough leg and headroo ...

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  • How To Increase The Fuel Economy Of Your Family Car
    By: Hugh Mcinnes | - Automobiles are one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, but for most busy parents the family cars are an absolute necessity. From shuttling the kids around town to scheduling appointments to simply picking up the groceries, the emissions that your vehicle gives off have the potential to make a significant negative impact on the environment. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to make your family car greener, short of trading it in on a hybrid!

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  • Fuel Efficiency: Mythbusters Style
    By: aurawind | - Mythbusters has been running for almost a decade now, and they have already tested a lot of myths, suggested by fans and other rumors circulating the World Wide Web. The Mythbusters team is made up of special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, along with the build team consisting of Kari Byron, Grant Imahara and Tory Belleci. With the steady rise of gas and fuel prices, they launched a series of myths to help make your car fuel efficient.

    On their second season, they te ...

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  • Fuel Economy Improvers
    By: Fuel Saver Man | - A lot of folks are not aware that important corporations (i.e Walmart, England Trucking) are already using fuel economy improvers. Consider it. The most stringent, cost-conscious enterprises are using fuel economy improvers in all their fleets. Why doesn't the majority of the American public use them? Generally because they don't realize the positive aspects and are skeptical of their claims.

    One worry many car owners have is the perception that the price of a fuel economy impro ...

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  • Top 10 Ways To Make Your Car More Fuel Efficient
    By: Hugh Mcinnes | - With fuel prices steadily rising, it is becoming a real hardship for many people to just fill their fuel tanks. Because of this, increasing your cars fuel efficiency is something that more and more of us are looking to do.Here are 10 ways you can make your driving experience more fuel efficient:

    Control Your Lead Foot
    Even if you follow all the other fuel saving tips out there, you will still cost yourself unnecessary money by accelerating quickly, speeding, and stopping and s ...

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  • Most And Least Fuel Efficient Cars
    By: Levi Quinn | - It seems that everyone is thinking about fuel economy and getting the most out of their gas tank today. With that in mind, it is important to examine the best and least fuel efficient cars on the market, especially if you need a new car and want to get the most for your money.

    The most efficient car on the market today has been named as the Toyota Prius which currently receives 51 miles per gallon in a city environment and 48 miles per gallon on the highway. The car has a combined ...

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  • The Environmental Impact Of Owning A Hybrid Car
    By: Larry Wood | - It's always been a concern that the average gasoline-powered vehicle is a serious detriment to the environment. The big cars make a lot of noise on the roads, and fuel emissions are supposedly horrible for our ozone layer. What can a person to do to make the environment better for all of us? He or she may want to purchase a hybrid car. The hybrid car, the next wave of the future, is known for its more positive impact on the environment. The impact of hybrid cars on the environment is explained b ...
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  • Fuel Economy For Money And Environmental Savings
    By: Lance Thorington | - There has been an increasing awareness about the amount of fuel cars in the US consume. The interest has been sparked not only by increasing worry about the environment but by the unpredictable, comparatively high prices of filling up a tank of gas. Fuel economy is a relatively new term used to describe how much your car consumes in gas against the miles it travels.

    Where, how and what kind of car you drive will affect the fuel economy of your car. Generally speaking driving withi ...

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  • Fuel Economy Is More Important Than Ever
    By: Vickory Wangle | - Fuel economy is a huge consideration when buying a new car. Many people tend to pay more attention to how the car looks rather then its fuel economy. That is a mistake and changing fast. Fuel ecomomy is moving up in importance when buying a car.

    Vehicle gas mileage is becomming a very important project for companies. Just look at the new cars coming off the assembly line, like the Toyota Prius and Chevy Volt. They are leading the way in gas mileage research.

    As the ...

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  • Increase Your Winter Fuel Economy By Driving A Cold Car!
    By: Scott Siegel | - Winter is a hard time for drivers and car owners. It wreaks havoc on your fuel mileage. Chances are you are an unwitting ally to hurting your gas mileage. The wrong idea about warming your car up might be burning a hole in your pocket.

    Drivers are in the habit of warming their vehicle up in winter temperatures. Drivers seem to be under the mistaken idea that they need to warm up their car for it to operate properly. By warming up they mean idling the car for a considerable amoun ...

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  • Your Fuel Economy Suffers In Cold Temperatures
    By: Scott Siegel | - Conditions in winter put a significant strain on your car and on your driving. Winter can also put a strain on your fuel mileage. To prevent a decrease in your gas mileage you need to address some specific issues with regard to winter driving and your car.

    The main characteristic of winter, cold temperatures, can increase your gas usage significantly. A car that is cold uses more gas at start up than a warm car. The lower the temperature the more gas a car has to use when it s ...

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  • Ten Excellent Fuel Efficiency Tips
    By: Rudy Van Lancker | - Going green is in, and so is saving some green. When it comes to the rules of the road, people want to cut corners when it comes to gas. If you cannot afford the hybrids or new energy saving cars, there is still hope with other means in saving a few dollars on gas. There are ways to avoid as many trips to the gas pump just by adjusting your driving routine. The trick is all behind the wheel. Instead of fueling your gas tank, you can start fueling your bank account. Looking for the best mileage o ...
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  • How California Ranks According To Fuel Economy Study
    By: Philip Yu | - A study of actual fuel economy performance was conducted to rank the 50 states in automobile fuel efficiency. Actual fuel economy data was collected from the EPA where drivers record their gas fill up and keep track of their actual MPG. The records of 4,200 drivers were compiled and analyzed, and an MPG ratio was created so that the actual MPG data from different car models could be put on the same footing. MPG ratio is the ratio of actual fuel economy over EPA rating. The MPG ratio measures ...
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  • Best Fuel Economy Cars For 2009 And Beyond
    By: William Law | - The best fuel economy cars around are the fuel+electric motor hybrid cars. Probably the best-known examples would be the Toyota Prius or Honda's Civic hybrid car.

    These are followed by tiny foreign cars like the (non-hybrid) Honda Civic, the ever-popular Toyota Corolla, the revamped Mini Cooper, the Nissan Altima and even the swank Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec diesel passenger car.

    Toyota's Prius rates an EPA mileage rating of 48/45. That's 48 miles per gallon in the ...

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  • Using Synthetic Oil To Improve Fuel Economy
    By: Vince Platania | - Fuel prices across the country are shocking people into looking into ways they can improve fuel economy. While it might seem like buying a new hybrid vehicle or subcompact that doesnt use a lot of fuel would be the best solution to this problem, for many people, that simply isnt an option. For one, if you need your truck or SUV in order to do your job, whether it is in construction, towing or hauling, there are few new vehicles that can offer a significant fuel economy increase. The sec ...
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  • Best Buys In Small Car Segment
    By: carazoo.com | - The Indian car industry is taking a sharp turn towards small cars with the rising inflation. Cars belonging to the small car segment are believed to deliver better fuel economy as compared to other cars belonging to segments like sedans and SUVs.

    Most of the Indian car manufacturers are moving towards the concept of small cars accepted by Tata Motors. The production of the smallest car, Tata Nano, has brought a revolution in the Indian car industry and is expected to change the co ...

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  • Is A Water To Fuel Conversion Enviromentally Superior To Biofuel? Yes Part1
    By: Bill Williams | - All electricity production emits greenhouse gasses therefore electric driven cars will indirectly continue to contribute to the greenhouse gasses problem because they will require to have their electric batteries re-charged.

    Nuclear generated electricity is practically carbon free but what is the end result of this type of production? The reality, exchanging carbon free air now for an expired nuclear reactor (life span 25-30 years ) which has to be decommissioned and cocooned awa ...

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  • The Next Generation Of Alternative Fuel Cars - Hybrid Cars
    By: suegold | - The hybrid car, so much has been said about it. Not until now has there been a complete shift and focus on the hybrid's emergence. With gas prices at an all time high, the economic pressure to save dollars is now forcing Americans to look at alternative money saving measures.

    More and more people are opting for carpooling and the use of the public transportation system rather than driving their personal vehicles to and from work. Families are consolidating trips for everyday house ...

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  • Dpchip Now Available For New Release Diesels Ford Mondeo, Holden Captiva, Suzuki Grand Vitara And Vo
    By: Michael Tunit | -

    DPChip now available for new release diesels Ford Mondeo, Holden Captiva, Suzuki Grand Vitara and Volkswagen EOS. 
    Sydney, NSW, 16 April 2008 – DPChip announces it’s plugin diesel tuning computer is now available for these latest release diesel vehicles. The simple plug in DPChip fits in seconds and increases power and torque as well as improving fuel economy.
     
    Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI – Standard 96 kW 320 Nm – with DPChip &ndas ...

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  • Diesel Tuning Comes Of Age - Efi Diesel
    By: Michael Tunit | -

    Modern diesel technology has come a long way since its invention by Rudolf Diesel at the end of the 19th century. Modern diesel engines have even further improved upon the advantages of lower fuel consumption and the potential for much higher power outputs. In fact, with the current price of petrol continuing to rise, the motoring industry predicts the market for diesel vehicles in Australia will increase greatly in the next 10 years.
     
    Travellers are one grou ...

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  • Cold Temperatures Lower Your Fuel Economy
    By: Scott Siegel. | - Winter can put a big strain on your car, on your driving, and on your fuel economy. To maintain good gas mileage you need to address specific issues that winter brings.

    One of the two main characteristics of winter, cold temperatures, create conditions that lower your fuel economy. A car that is cold uses more fuel to start up than a warm car. The colder the car the more fuel it uses when it starts.

    A car's engine is harder to start at low temperatures. The cold ...

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  • Warming Your Car In Winter Can Burn A Hole In Your Pocket
    By: Scott Siegel. | - Winter can be a difficult time for car owners. Winter does it's best to wreak havoc on your fuel economy. You may be an unwitting ally in hurting your fuel economy. How your car warms up in cold weather could burn a hole in your pocket.

    Most drivers are in the habit of warming their cars up in cold weather. They are under the mistaken idea that their car needs to warm up for a considerable amount of time to operate properly. Older vehicles may have needed to warm up but curren ...

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  • Winter Strategies To Improve Gas Mileage
    By: Scott Siegel. | - Winter doesn't just bring snow and cold weather, it also brings it's own challenges and obstacles that make it harder to improve gas mileage. Outlined here are two things you need to do in winter to promote good fuel economy.

    The most basic and possibly the most important step you can take is to ensure the oil in your car is the proper grade for cold weather. As temperatures fall it thickens your oil. If oil gets too thick it will not lubricate your engine the way it was design ...

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  • Low Fuel Economy:the Number One Reason!
    By: Scott Siegel. | - There is an activity that is the single biggest gas robber. You must constantly battle this gas robber to prevent it from stealing your gas. Any time you drive your car you encounter this problem.

    The number one gas robbing problem is idling. That is running your car when your car is not moving. This is the biggest single factor in preventing good gas mileage.

    When your car is running and you are stopped, you are getting zero miles per gallon. I cannot emphasize ...

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  • Bogus Fuel Pill Schemes To Rip You Off!
    By: Scott Siegel | - Have you noticed ads for pills or powder or even liquids that you put into your gas tank and, magically, you will get up to 30% better gas mileage? Wow, that's more powerful magic than Harry Potter can produce! The number one selling fuel pill out there was a product made by Bioperformance. Their product was known as the gas pill or the fuel pill.

    The Attorney General of Texas filed an action against Bioperformance. He stated "We will aggressively fight these con artists who cyn ...

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  • Take Care Of Your Oil If You Want To Save Gas!
    By: Scott Siegel | - A vehicle that performs at it's peak will realize the best fuel economy. If something interferes with peak performance it will decrease gas economy and will cause you to use more gas and spend more money. For that reason proper management of the oil in your engine is a critical component of good fuel economy.

    A priority in your car maintenance needs to be scheduled oil changes. Changing the oil according to the car makers recommendations is essential to keeping your car at its p ...

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  • Can Nitrogen Gas Save Fuel For Your Car?
    By: Scott Siegel | - There is a relatively new strategy that you might consider that supposedly will save you fuel and money. It actually is utilizing one gas to save another gas. The gas you save is the liquid gas you fill your car with. The gas that saves this liquid gas is nitrogen.

    Airlines have used this strategy on their jets and planes. Race cars have used nitrogen for a long time. Even big mass merchandiser retail outlets are starting to make it available to their customers.

    N ...

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  • More Deceptive Claims For Fuel Saving Devices!
    By: Scott Siegel | - If you are looking for a quick fix to your gas economy problem because of rising gas prices, then the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a warning: be wary of fuel saving claims for car devices or gas and oil additives. Of the over 100 fuel saving products that have been tested by the EPA, not one of them live up to their deceptive advertising claims.

    There are a number of common deceptive and untruthful ad claims used by makers and suppliers of these alleged fuel saving devices ...

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  • Gas Companies And Auto Makers Love It When You Buy Premium Gas!
    By: Scott Siegel | - Auto makers and Gas companies really like it when they are able to convince you to buy premium gasoline. They like it so much they continue to perpetuate half truths about premium gasoline. Half truths such as premium gasoline will provide better fuel economy. Half truths like premium gasoline can increase your engine's performance. Actually these aren't even half truths they are full blown myths.

    Gas retailers and oil refiners love high octane fuel because it is so profitable. ...

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  • Does Using A Higher Octane Gas Improve Fuel Economy?
    By: Scott Siegel | - Is higher octane gas worth the $208.00 increase in gas costs per year? Does the higher octane premium gas result in better mileage? Is better fuel economy attained by using premium gas? Does higher octane gas enable your car run better?

    If you fill your car on the average of once per week buying premium gas instead of regular, it will cost you $208.00 more per year. Generally the price difference between regular gasoline and premium gasoline is about twenty cents per gallon. Th ...

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  • A Tip For Summer Driving:save $200 In Gas By Checking Your Tires
    By: Scott Siegel | - One of the fastest ways to rob a vehicle of good gas mileage is to ignore the tires. There are many different ways that tires can affect the fuel economy of your car. Checking that you are riding on correctly inflated tires is one of the easiest ways to save money on fuel.

    Energy Information Administration and EPA statistics support the fact that it is possible to save between $100.00 to $200.00 per year by maintaining properly inflated tires. Your individual savings will be uniq ...

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  • Because Proper Tire Care Can Save You Money...and Your Life
    By: Donovan Baldwin | - It has long been known by most of us that proper tire inflation can save on fuel costs. Many people, however, do not realize that proper tire inflation not only prolongs the life of the tire, thus saving on replacement costs, but also impacts on the wear and tear experienced by various parts of the steering assembly itself. Additionally, proper tire inflation simply makes driving safer and easier by reducing the amount of corrections and control required from the driver.

    Safety ...

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  • I Want The Best Fuel Economy
    By: Paul Wallace | - Fuel efficiency can be improved through simple steps.

    With gas at an all time high, it is important to consider ways to increase fuel efficiency.

    Rather than complain about the high price of gas, take the steps necessary to reduce your cost of driving.

    How much is gas costing you?

    Once you have decided to improve your gas economy determine how many miles per gallon (mpg) each car you own is currently getting. The lower the mpg the mor ...

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  • Tips To Live By For Better Fuel Economy
    By: John Whelan | - With fuel prices going through the roof and hitting us hard in the wallet we need to fight back, taking time to check out our vehicles and adjust our driving habits. The following tips are common sense procedures that will save you money in the long run.

    According to government statistics a vehicle that is properly tuned up will increase your fuel economy by four percent or approximately 12 cents a gallon. So if you havent replaced your fuel filter, spark plugs or checked the a ...

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  • Fuel Economy And Personal Choices
    By: Donovan Baldwin | - Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin

    I used to be an over-the-road, long haul truck driver. For a while, I even owned and drove my own truck. As an owner-operator, I became interested in fuel economy, and very aware of how personal choices can affect fuel economy and fuel costs.

    I'm off the road now, although I still travel a great deal, mainly by car. Like everyone else, I have listened to, and watched, news stories, discussions, and interviews on the present and futu ...

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