Eco-Driving Movement Gaining Momentum
EcoDriving USA is helping educate people how easy it is to make small but meaningful adjustments in the way we drive in order to save money at the pump and reduce carbon emissions.
In hopes of driving big change by creating political awareness and catalyzing individual contributions EcoDriving USA is already making a difference by facilitating a nationwide discussion and providing valuable resources.
There are many tips and facts that can make it easy to recognize where we can make minor adjustments in our personal driving and vehicle maintenance habits, that not only help us save money on fuel, but also on maintenance costs. Of course the main goal is to reduce carbon emissions, but we can also reduce congestion and personal stress on the road if we all just relaxed a bit behind the wheel.
For example:
Did you know that every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is equivalent to paying 20 extra cents per gallon of gas?
Visit their website: http://www.ecodrivingusa.com, or download the Eco Driving Manual (PDF 1.4 MB) to learn of many useful and simple suggestions on how you can save money and reduce emissions.
About the Author: Jonathan founded Beamingsun.com in 2001 working as a freelance web developer. Since graduating in 1995 from Boston University he has held many real jobs with benefits and all. Currently he contracts for the the Department of Transportation as a web developer and works with select freelance clients by referral. In just about all his spare time (often 'till the wee hours of the morn'), he passionately manages the vision of Beamingsun.com and partners.
