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If you don’t want to change your current car, there are still ways you can drive greener.

Lose some weight
Don’t drive around with unnecessary weight in your car – the engine will have to work harder and use more fuel. Empty your car of anything that you don’t need to carry around all the time.

Remove roof boxes and roof racks when you’re not using them – they cause extra aerodynamic drag, which will raise your fuel consumption. Open windows and sunroofs do the same; and for the same reason, get any loose items of external trim fixed. continue reading…

EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle, is a two-seat, local emission-free vehicle propelled by electric motors in each of its two driving-mode wheels. The motors not only provide power for acceleration, but also bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle’s drivetrain platform is an evolution of the platform of the Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (P.U.M.A.) prototype developed by Segway. Segway has worked with GM to develop and deliver multiple copies of the drivetrain platform that connect to and power various EN-Vs. continue reading…

Use these tips to drive smart and save money.

Slow down and save. Besides being dangerous, speeding wastes gas and creates more carbon emissions. Driving under 90 km/h improves your fuel-efficiency, and also decreases your emissions. Driving 120 km/h in a 100 km/h zone wastes up to 20 per cent more fuel. continue reading…