Should There Be a National Speed Limit?
Links to help you save gas and money just by reducing your speed.
July 18, 2008 — -- The Department of Energy reports that easing up on the gas pedal could ease gas prices.
While a 55 mph speed limit could save money, some highway patrol police say drivers won't change their habits.
Advocacy groups such as drive55.org support a national speed limit because it says it will save the planet, increase energy independence and ensure passenger safety. To read more on this side of the debate, check out, "Speed Limits: How Should They be Determined?"
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Fuel Efficiency Tips:
Fueleconomy.gov offers tips to make the most of your gasoline by driving the speed limit, using cruise-control and avoiding idling.
In the site's Fuel Economy Guides, it tests cars of every make and model from 2000 to 2009. The chart compares car brands in terms of price, miles per gallon and anticipated annual fuel cost to make it easy to find a new or used car.
Check out the Department of Energy's tips and tricks for fuel efficiency. It's as easy as removing excess weight and observing the speed limit.
Drive $marter Challege offers tips on fuel efficiency. The Web site has an interactive calculator, which shows exactly how much a driver can save by following six steps to smart driving and vehicle maintenance steps.
Click here if you want to learn how to calculate your exact miles per gallon.
If a hybrid or electric car is in your future, the government does offer tax credits and incentives, if you can get your hand on one.