green facts 7

with today's petrol prices ever rising, this info might be useful for some.

- if your tires are too inflated, you lose about 2 euros worth of petrol for every fill-up
- if you transport a bike on top of your car, you add 3 litres/100km to your consumption
- if you drive at 100kph instead of 120kph, you reduce petrol consumption by 20%
- using the aircon too much increases petrol consumption by 15%: roll down those windows if you're not on the motorway!
- try accelerating or braking smoothly
- if you spend more than 6 seconds at a red light, it's worth stopping the engine!
- empty your car of heavy useless stuff and save up to 2% on your annual petrol budget
- know where you're going: use a map or GPS to avoid driving around for ages trying to find a place