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As we plan our trips, a part of the plan is how to avoid wasting money. A large part of our transportation expenses may very well be brought down if we can save gas, so we thought now a good time to address the question on how to economize on gas while driving. With gas costing over one dollar a gallon more than last year at this time, and in excess of $4 a gallon in a few places (and Europeans only wish their gas was so inexpensive), finding ways to economize on gas while driving is apropos.
The best way to save gas will be to get a Prius, but given that you probably wouldn't be reading this if you did, we'll bypass that as number one. That aside, here are the five tips on how to save money this summer season:
1. Pick the most effective route. When stopping a great deal, the shortest route may actually make you burn more gas. To save money on gas while driving, attempt to drive more at nighttime, especially when you're planning to negotiate a big city. For my part I've saved myself significant amounts of time and gas going through Atlanta, as an example, at night or the early morning previous to rush hour. In addition, you will find dozens of apps that help you find less expensive places that should save gas expense. Skip the long toll-booth lines by buying a monthly E-ZPass, which will cover you in the Northeast to Virginia and west to Illinois. They'll save gas and time.
2. Look for cheaper gas stations. Paying a premium price for gas at one of many chains is money down the drain. The gas is identical, and for the additive chains add to be able to market their product as "different" is not worth the cost difference.
3. Decrease your carrying weight and ease up on the accelerator. A car is running the least effectively when it is accelerating, and when it is hauling the most weight. It's estimated that for every 100 added pounds the car is carrying, it will cost an additional 2%, which over a long trip won't save gas.
4. Make sure the tire pressure is where it should be. One of the easiest ways to save cash on gas while driving is to regulate your tire pressure. Underinflated tires can reduce gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every pound per square inch in all four tires, which can in fact add up if they are very low. It's fast and simple to check them with a tire gauge when you get gas.
5. Figure out how to rely on public transportation. It looks like it's a safe bet that gas prices will not ever be coming down, at the least in the long run, and we will have to choose on how we travel, either by utilizing other sources of energy or mass transit, or both. In Europe, where gas can cost double and more than in the United States, to save money on gas is becoming a more urgent issue. The more individuals use public transportation, the more assets may be devoted to it, and the higher the service will grow to be. The investment within the countries transportation infrastructure is a necessary long-term answer to how we can all save money while driving.
A final word on those traveling to Europe: on our website we've devoted much information on ways to save gas and travel expenses in while touring Europe, from Busabout to RailEurope and European travel guides.