Posts tagged ‘Save Gas’

It is just a fact of modern life. As gas prices begin to make their inevitable rise back to their previous level and global warming becomes an increasing threat to the planet, drivers around the world are looking for ways to make their precious (and expensive) gas go further while lessening their vehicle’s impact on the Earth. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to accomplish both goals at the same time.

Here’s one easy way to save money and reduce your environmental encroachment. An immediate and most important way to save on gas is simply to adjust your driving habits. Continue reading ‘One Easy Way to Save Gas and Money’ »

Ironically, modern cruise control (also known as a speedostat) was invented in 1945 by Mechanical engineer Ralph Teetor, a blind inventor. Teetor was frustrated by riding in a car driven by his lawyer, who kept speeding up and slowing down as he talked. Teetor’s system wasn’t added to a car until the 1958 Chrysler Imperial.

It’s an old debate, but it’s still valid. You often hear people arguing about whether turning on their cruise control when driving long distances on the freeway actually increases fuel economy. Does content speed really save gas? The answer is a resounding yes…and no. Continue reading ‘Does Using Cruise Control Really Save Gas?’ »