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Reduce the use of Fuel August 23, 2006

Posted by Annette H in : What Can I do to Help? , trackback

If you have filled your car lately you know that their is an economic reason as well as an enviromental reason to save gas. After all, oil is not a renewable natural resource. So what can we do as consumers?
1. If you are concidering a new car, look for a fuel efficient vehicle- purchase ones with good gas mileage. You may want to look at the hybrid cars. Be sure to mention to the sales people that this is one of the factors you are looking at. Vote with your money! As people demand more fuel efficient vehicles the manufactures will comply with research and deveopment and we may see the new technology prices fall over the years as they have done in other fields. (The USA just passed a bill that gives consumers tax credits for such purchases so you may want to check on those details.)
2. Keep those tires properly inflated by checking tire pressure when you fill up. Properely inflated tires can save you a few fill ups over time.
3. Consider biking or walking to the job and other places when appropriate. Citizens can also ask the local, state and Federal officials to spend more money on developing more safe biking paths.
4. Car pool to work with others that work in your area. Many areas give incentives to carpoolers such as special travel lanes.
5. Plan your errands and grocery lists so that you can pick up needed items on your way from work or other events.
6. Encourage our governments to improve and grow mass transit programs especially those that run on alternative fuels or renewable energy.
7. Drive your most fuel efficiant car on errends or when only one or two are traveling.
Ranger Bob is now offering gift certificates to Shell gas station to help relieve the expense for his members.