Loading...Georgia Chamber Urges Members to Conserve Fuel
With gasoline prices rising and crude oil supplies in the Gulf of Mexico temporarily interrupted, fuel conservation is necessary to help manage the supply of fuel and reduce the effect of higher fuel costs. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is asking its members to help with fuel conservation. Some fuel efficiency tips include:
- Drive sensibly: Speeding, rapid acceleration (jackrabbit starts), and rapid braking lowers gas mileage.
- Choose the right vehicle: If you own more than one vehicle, drive the one that gets better gas mileage whenever possible.
- Decrease speed: Gas mileage decreases rapidly when driving more than 60 miles-per-hour.
- Avoid idling: Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Cars with larger engines typically waste more gas while idling than cars with smaller engines.
- Inflate your tires: Keeping tires properly inflated improves gas mileage.
Commute alternatives are also a practical way to conserve fuel, including teleworking, carpooling, transit options, and flexible work schedules. More information is available about commute alternatives at www.CleanAirCampaign.com.
