Mobility 10 ways to cut fuel bills
About 30 percent of a typical household mobility budget goes straight to fuel. These ten actions cut consumption by 10 to 25 percent depending on how you drive.
Eco-driving: look ahead and save 10 percent
Shift up early, coast, brake ahead: eco-driving cuts fuel use by 8 to 15 percent.
$9-16 per week
Tire pressure: check every four weeks
0.3 bar below spec raises fuel use by up to 2 percent. Check every four weeks.
$4-7 per week
Carpool: split fuel costs three ways
Two passengers thirds your commute fuel cost.
$17-40 per week
E-bike instead of car for sub-10 km trips
Under 10 km, the e-bike beats the car on cost, time and CO2.
$22-65 per week
Low-rolling-resistance tires: up to 6 percent fuel saving
Label A instead of C saves around 250 liters of fuel over the tire life.
$2-6 per week
Remove roof box and rack when not in use
A roof box and crossbars cost 5 to 20 percent extra fuel depending on speed.
$5-12 per week
Smart routes: avoid jams and red lights
One rush-hour detour often burns 15 minutes and half a liter.
$3-9 per week
Turn off engine when stopped over 30 seconds
Over 30 seconds idle: switching off saves more fuel than a restart costs.
$2-6 per week
Public transit: check the monthly pass
In many cities a monthly pass beats one weekly fuel fill-up.
$17-50 per week
Car-sharing instead of second car
Under 8000 km per year, car-sharing often beats owning a car.
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