This means adopting a driving technique that minimizes the amount of accelerating and heavy braking you have to do.

Essentially, if you're a 'hypermiler' you will always seek fuel saving ways of reaching your destination.

In a petrol or diesel motor, fuel efficiency is how far you can travel on the fuel in the tank.

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In an ev, efficiency affects how far you can travel on a full charge.

Efficient driving is a driving style that reduces fuel bills, cuts carbon emissions and lowers accident rates.

One of the largest single expenditures in running a car is fuel, and great savings in motoring costs are made by reducing fuel consumption.

For electric vehicles (evs), efficient driving also.

When you slow down and speed up, you consume more fuel and spend more money than necessary.

Learn how to optimize your driving habits, avoid aggressive acceleration, maintain a steady speed, and minimize idle time for maximum fuel efficiency.

If it's a short drive, you may walk or use public transport, but if it's a longer one you'll pull out all the fuel saving techniques we've listed above.

When you do, youโ€™ll be sure to watch your savings add up!

Studies have shown that varying your speed between 75 and 85 km per hour every 18 seconds can increase your fuel consumption by 20%.

The simplest method to see an electric vehicle's efficiency is to work out the miles per kwh (the equivalent of miles per gallon).

Accelerate gently, avoiding rapid or heavy acceleration, which can consume more fuel.

Maintain a constant speed.

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It is about becoming a better driver, rather than sacrificing the performance or enjoyment of driving.

You can drive your fossil fuel powered vehicle more efficiently to save fuel, money and reduce carbon pollution.