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Tag: fuel economy

Road at night

Driving Style – Read More

Posted on 21/03/202622/03/2026 by gervas

Harsh accelerations and heavy braking use considerably more energy and lead to more tyre wear than a smooth slow acceleration… Read more Driving Style – Read More

Road at night

Driving Style

Posted on 21/03/202621/03/2026 by gervas

Heavy on the gas?Driving style can reduce fuel costs considerably. Keep speeds down and take longer to accelerate. Read more

Tyre tread and wheel on asphalt

Smooth Driving – Read More

Posted on 09/11/202408/11/2024 by gervas

Looking at the road surface close to traffic lights and stop signs it is relatively easy to notice tyre marks.… Read more Smooth Driving – Read More

Tyre tread and wheel on asphalt

Smooth Driving

Posted on 09/11/202405/11/2024 by gervas

Leaving rubber at the traffic lights?Slower accelerations reduce fuel usage and tyre wear. Read more

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