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Top 3
Reasons Why You Should Improve Fuel Economy
Reason 1: Improve Fuel Economy Will Save
You Money
You can save $300-$500 in fuel costs each year
by choosing the most efficient vehicle that
meets your needs. This can add up to thousands
of dollars over a vehicle’s lifetime.
Fuel-efficient models come in all shapes and
sizes, so you don't have to sacrifice utility or
size.
Reason 2: Improve Fuel Economy Will
Protect the Environment
Burning fossil fuels such as gasoline or diesel
contributes to a number of environmental
problems, such as air pollution (smog) and
global climate change. In addition, spills from
refining and transporting oil and petroleum
products damage ecosystems and pollute
groundwater and streams.
You can also increase the fuel economy of you
current vehicle by adopting good driving habits
and maintaining your vehicle.
Reason 3: Improve Fuel Economy Will
Conserves Resources
Almost all of the cars and trucks we drive run
on fuels derived from oil. Oil is a
non-renewable resource, and while there is some
debate as to how long this resource will last,
we will eventually have to find new ways to
power highway vehicles. Until other alternatives
are developed, it makes sense to use fossil
resources such as oil more efficiently to buy
time to develop new and better energy sources
and to make the transition to these sources
smoother and less expensive. |