It’s not easy to save gas driving in crowded urban streets. Nonetheless, city drivers can increase their mileage substantially above EPA estimates by changing their driving habits in modest ways. None of the following tips will do a miracle in itself or on every trip, but collectively you'll notice a large difference.
I’ve restricted myself to what I feel can be done safely, with courtesy to other drivers, and without being too much of a pain to implement.
Let’s look in turn at: 1) making changes to your car, 2) choosing better routes, 3) driving to save gas, and 4) increasing coasting.
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