Ecodrivin

Can’t shed the car habit? Redeem yourself by following a few tips that will reduce your vehicle’s impact on the environment — meet ecodriving. This catchall term refers to a range of tips for reducing fuel use and pollution. According to research, you can save up to 20 percent on your fuel expenses by practicing the following tips:
1. Change to higher gears as fast as possible
2. In the highest gear, keep your driving speed around 70-80 km/h
3. Avoid fast accelerations (not that you’ll get many chances in this town)
4. Warm your engine for no more than one minute
5. Shift back to neutral at red lights
6. If you’re idle for more than 30 seconds, kill the engine
7. Check the air in your tires regularly
8. Service your car

More at http://www.ecodrive.org/The-golden-rules-of-ecodriving.249.0.html