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Monday, January 26, 2015

Why drive the speed limit? (Hubby are you reading?)

Drive 55 Conservation Project Logo sticker

Sticking to the 65 mile-per-hour speed limit improved the fuel economy of your car by almost 15%. This also reduces car emissions and saves the average driver $200 on gas each year. 


Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas! The Union of Concerned Scientists say that droppin gform 70 to 60 mph improves fuel efficiency by an average of 17% . Dropping from 75 to 55 mph improves it by 30%!

If you need more convincing, check out the "I drive 55" campaign and documentary. Sammy Hagar couldn't do it, but you can!



Additional Information: 

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-08-17-Drive-55_N.htm




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