Giving up our personal car in favour of car-sharing is already making significant savings while limiting our environmental impact.
However, there are effective methods to further lower our expenses and impact during a trip.
Here is a reminder of some of the eco-driving tips that will allow you to drive in a more economical and responsible way. This means that you can use up to 20% less fuel, for the good of your wallet and the community!
1) Anticipate gear changes:
By adopting a flexible driving style and avoiding over-speeding, you put less strain on the engine and optimise its fuel consumption. This also allows to reduce wear and tear on parts.
2) Keep a light foot: to consume a few litres less!
On the highway, driving 10 km/h slower saves 1 litre of fuel every 100 kilometres, while extending the journey by just a few minutes…
3) Limit the use of air conditioning:
When the weather allows it, it is recommended to slightly lower the air conditioning. A few degrees less can further reduce fuel consumption, while maintaining driving comfort!
4) Take only the essentials with you:
By lightening the car of unnecessary loads such as forgotten items in the boot for example, you can reduce its weight, and therefore its fuel consumption.
5) Check tyre pressure:
Under-inflated tyres mean more rolling resistance for the vehicle. Regularly checking your tyre pressure at a petrol station can save you from too frequent refuelling.
6) Keeping the car well maintained:
Air and oil filters, regular oil changes, tyres... There are many simple maintenance points that contribute to the health and efficiency of the car. Following the manufacturer's recommendations and the instructions in the maintenance booklet will guarantee a healthy and economical car!
Given the high cost of car travel, and particularly in the context of high energy prices, eco-driving is more than ever one of the key solutions to ease our wallet while limiting our environmental footprint.
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Watch our video tips to learn more about eco-driving (with subtitles).
Consider multimodality! There are many cheaper and more environmentally-friendly alternatives to the car: public transport, shared bikes and scooters, ride-sharing, pedestrian routes, etc. With a constantly improving range of services, complementary modes of transport are one of the best ways of meeting the current challenges of mobility, so that you can continue to travel at lower cost and in a more responsible way.