Driving Efficiently
Hard acceleration and braking can waste fuel and lower your mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent around town, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE studies show that for every 5 miles per hour you drive over 60 miles per hour, fuel economy is lowered by 7 percent, so go easy on the brakes and gas pedal (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions).
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Through staying at an optimal speed of 55 or 60 miles per hour, you can increase the fuel economy of your vehicle and thereby reduce you carbon emissions while driving.