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Savvy driving saves money

One of the (relatively) unknown facts that Volvo has is a driving academy that gives a course on how to save gas with savvy driving. The Volvo Cars Driving Academy (VCDA) is located in Göteborg, on the west of Sweden. About 12 students at a time enter the course. They first get to drive a set urban route with cars that are equipped with instruments to measure exact fuel consumption. Then after the class, the students then get to drive exactly the same route once more, applying their newly learned skills. The results is that simple skills ... Read more →

Love your wallet: eleven fuel saving tips to put money back in your pocket Dane Muldoon

Over the last few years fuel prices, and by extension vehicle economy, have come into focus as a major factor for a lot of household's budgets. Think about for a moment what percentage of your weekly ...

Relearning to drive from 'hypermiler' Joel Arellano

A stock (right from the dealership) hybrid that gets over 90 miles per gallon? A Toyota Prius that receives over 1,200 miles on a single tank of fuel without any mods? How'd these vehicles achieve ...

Dubious fuel tip debunked Joel Arellano

While posting in his blog about ways to increase fuel economy, der5er goes into considerable depth covering the offbeat tip of buying your gas in the morning instead of the afternoon. The theory goes ...

Savvy driving saves money 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

One of the (relatively) unknown facts that Volvo has is a driving academy that gives a course on how to save gas with savvy driving. The Volvo Cars Driving Academy (VCDA) is located in Göteborg, on the west of Sweden. About 12 students at a time enter the course. They first get to drive a set ...

Love your wallet: eleven fuel saving tips to put money back in your pocket 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Over the last few years fuel prices, and by extension vehicle economy, have come into focus as a major factor for a lot of household's budgets. Think about for a moment what percentage of your weekly budget disappears into the tank. Now, would you like some of that back? Its easier than you think ...

Relearning to drive from 'hypermiler' 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

A stock (right from the dealership) hybrid that gets over 90 miles per gallon? A Toyota Prius that receives over 1,200 miles on a single tank of fuel without any mods? How'd these vehicles achieve such miles without technology? The drivers did it. Called 'hypermilers', these individuals modified ...

Dubious fuel tip debunked 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

While posting in his blog about ways to increase fuel economy, der5er goes into considerable depth covering the offbeat tip of buying your gas in the morning instead of the afternoon. The theory goes that fuel is denser in cooler temperatures and that you get more fuel for your money if pump in the ...


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