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    Just the Facts Please

    Burning one litre of gasoline punches 2.3 kg of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas,  into the atmosphere and contributes to climate change.  If we burn less fuel we create less carbon dioxide. 

    EcoDrivers strive to burn less fuel - while they are driving.   Join the growing number of EcoDrivers on the road.  They save money and they are safer drivers too!

    Fuel Efficient Driving

    The difference between the most and least fuel efficient drivers on the road is about 35%.  That means that instead of $1 per litre, the least fuel efficient driver is effectively paying $1.35 per litre.  For helpful tips , links and information on how to reduce the amount of fuel you burn while driving go to ecoDriver.org

    Buying a Fuel Efficient Vehicle

    • Step 1: Think really hard about the types of trips that you make in your vehicle. 
    • Step 2: Choose a vehicle type that will accommodate the majority of your trips. 
    • Step 3: Compare makes and models for fuel efficiency.  See Natural Resources Canada's fuel efficient vehicles.
    • Step 4: Learn about fuel saving and fuel guzzling 'options' 
    • Step 5: Buy the most fuel efficient vehicle that you can afford.
    • Step 5: Go forth and EcoDrive

    Maintaining a Vehicle to Get Maximum Fuel Efficiency

    Under inflated tires cost Canadians over 640 million litres of wasted fuel annually.  Be tire smart and find out how to properly check and inflate tires.

    Driving Less

    The best way to reduce the amount of gas we burn is to drive less.  Transit, carpools and working from home all help us drive less.

    It takes a while for a car to warm up to peak operating temperature.  The same goes for the emission control system.  In fact, for the first 2 km of a drive the catalytic converter isn't fully functioning.  This means that all those smog forming emissions are coming out untreated.  Try walking or cycling to replace some of those highly polluting short car trips.  These healthy commutes are good for the planet, the wallet and our personal health.