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Most drivers want to save on gas, a fact that becomes more apparent when fuel prices begin to surge. We haven’t seen gas above $4 per gallon since 2008, but higher gas prices will likely return as the global economy recovers and international demand surges.

Five Tips

Let’s take a look at some surefire ways you can contain your gas (or diesel) costs:

1. Combine trips - One of the simplest ways to save on gas is to change your driving behavior. Besides cutting out jackrabbit starts and traveling at high speeds, you can save money by taking your car out less often. Make multiple stops on one trip instead of making separate trips for each destination, a proven fuel saving measure. For example, start your Saturday by taking your goods to recycling, stopping at the cleaners and picking up groceries before returning home.

2. Keep it maintained – Change your oil and oil filter at regular intervals, replace the air filter and swap out plugs and points per your owners’ maintenance schedule. Keep your tires properly inflated and rotate them periodically to extend their life.

3. Use lower gears – Today’s six-speed transmissions provide improved highway fuel performance. If you are planning a long trip, then drop down to your lower gear as soon as possible to enjoy fuel savings. Keep your speed down as gas mileage begins to drop sharply at speeds above 60 miles per hour.

4. Choose your octane – Use the octane level recommended for your car. Most vehicles run on regular gasoline while others require premium fuel. Premium fuel in a car requiring regular gasoline is a waste of money. On the other hand, using regular fuel when premium is required may void your warranty.

Do you remember the last time you went out to your car, turned the key and nothing happened? Perhaps you heard a clicking sound, but then dead silence. That’s because your battery was dead. If you were lucky, your spouse or a neighbor with jumper cables was nearby to help you. If you weren’t so lucky, you had to wait for help or walk to the nearest gas station. Solar Trickle Chargers can prevent exactly that kind of problem. They make sure you always have a fully charged battery. Solar Trickle Chargers are low current solar panels designed to be used with 12-volt storage batteries. These are the kind of batteries your car uses. Trickle chargers guard against natural battery discharge and electrical drain. There are various types to pick from, depending on how much energy you need.

The small, light duty 1 to 3 volt rechargers are sometimes called solar battery maintainers. They can be bought for about $20. They’re small enough to mount on a car dashboard (about 6 inches by 18 inches). Heavier duty trickle chargers produce 5 to 6 volts, and will not only keep your vehicle’s battery charged, but have even more versatility than the smaller versions. They’re a little larger in size, stating at around 12 inches by 13 inches. But they’re thin (often less than 1 inch high) and lightweight (usually under 5 pounds). They cost from $50 to over $100, so they’re more expensive than the1 to 3 volt versions.

Higher voltage trickle chargers are built to withstand a wider temperature range from 40 below zero to over 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Using the latest solar chip technology, they’ll even produce electricity on cloudy days. You can use them to power anything that is normally powered by a 12-volt battery, like landscaping water fountains, RVs and even electric fences. They’re also a good way to keep the charge in a battery that’s not used for long periods of time, like seasonal recreational vehicles: RV’s and boats.

When you’re determining what kind of charger to buy, you’ll need to consider the time of year you’ll be using it the most – as well as the kind of 12-volt battery you’re charging. Flooded lead-acid batteries (the least expensive kind of 12-volt battery) typically lose up to twice as much charge as sealed batteries. And hot summer temperatures, especially over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, will drain batteries up to 6 times faster than moderate temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

These battery rechargers will not only save you time and trouble, they’re good for the environment and your wallet. You won’t be throwing away 12-volt batteries as often. Which means you won’t be buying new replacements as often either.

Is a wave of electric cars going to suddenly crash the grid and cause blackouts?

First of all, the “wave” of new EVs is likely to be more of a ripple, maybe a big ripple.

Secondly, there is no one “grid”. There are a number of smaller independent grids, but there is no one comprehensive power grid. So, not to worry, an electric car drawing lots of current from a garage in Toledo will not affect your computer in Boise or Sacramento.

You might have read one of the many recent articles about electric cars overloading and crashing the grid. While this may be true in certain cases, it is interesting that there is no mention of new housing crashing the grid.

The economic downturn is largely linked to a slowdown in new home construction. In fact, there is an almost daily outcry about the slowdown in new housing starts. In fact, housing starts are off by 2/3 or so of housing boom times a few years ago.

However, there was no stream of articles during the housing boom about new houses causing power shortages. In fact, the more houses the better seemed to be the mantra then and now.

New electric cars do not use any more power than a new house. Since there are so many less houses, why can electric cars not just take up the power that all the new houses would have anyway?

To most of us gasoline is an essential commodity. Since I am English I will call it petrol and I hope that my friends in the States will understand why. In the UK, if I were to talk about gas, folk would immediately think that I mean that stuff that we use for cooking or heating our homes with. Anyway let’s hope that there is no confusion.

However expensive or cheap a product is, the consumer will always object to a price hike and this is never truer than for petrol and diesel. The price of petroleum based products has to be viewed on a global basis. Location of crude oil reserves, world economics and politics, each have a part to play in the widely differing prices which different nationals are expected to pay. In some countries low price at the pumps bears little or no relationship to sustainability of supply. Whatever the cost to us as individuals we will continue to pay the asking price because if we don’t our lives will take on a more static, less interesting flavour. So what should we automobile users do?

We can ensure that we get the most miles per gallon and thus value from the product we reluctantly are constrained to purchase. How should we go about this?

By a combination of several basic actions, the first of which has to be maintaining your vehicle in a tip top state of health. For instance spark plugs gaps need to be correctly set and oil needs to be clean and regularly changed. In short it pays to run a good servicing schedule.

Major mechanical items such as wheel bearings, steering and brakes all need close and regular attention. Any fault on items which interface between the engine and road wheels could waste energy which would have the effect of reducing miles per gallon. Check that your tyres are inflated to the recommended pressures.

Now consider your driving style. Drive smoothly, avoiding where possible, sudden heavy braking and rapid acceleration. Never drive a cold engine hard.

The actions just mentioned come under the category of sound commonsense and logic but to see a serious increase in miles per gallon I strongly suggest installing an add on device called a hydrogen fuel cell. This may sound very grand but it can hardly be called rocket science. Don’t get confused. Sometimes they are called hydrogen generators, hydrogen gas savers and hydrogen water power devices but they are all the same thing.

It works by water electrolysis which breaks down water into its constituent parts ie. 2 parts of hydrogen and 1 part of oxygen. These gases are then drawn into the engine’s combustion chambers and have the effect of making the burning of the explosive mixture more efficient. In turn this gives a considerable increase in miles per gallon. Some users maintain that their mpg has almost doubled.

To check the actual figures it is necessary to take accurate readings of fuel consumed and the distance covered for that consumption. This of course should be self evident.

An important benefit of adding a hydrogen fuel cell is reduced toxic emissions and thus your vehicle will be more eco-friendly and more acceptable. Another benefit is that once purchased the fuel cell assembly can be interchanged between vehicles as desired.

In conclusion I recommend this system to anyone who wants to see a big reduction in their road fuel bills and would add that the payback period for the purchase could be quite short especially for those with a big annual mileage.

With the oil prices rising high and the constant damages of pollution causing heath issues as well as disastrous global warming, all leads to a single question – What are you contributing to the environment?

You definitely cannot avoid cars for your travelling purposes, as they reach you faster and is more time saving. But the option of choosing an electric car, is what brings you to the contemplation on how effective can it be?

The market today showcases a wide range of electric cars by several manufacturers who are in cut throat competition to prove itself in this segment. But among these, selecting a car that suits you best is what concerns you and this is why GEM EVs (electric vehicles) are the most preferred cars around the world.

These cars are known as low speed cars but are very effective for states that have restricted its speed limits to 35mph on road. GEM EVs come with a speed limit of 25 mph and can run up to 30 miles on a single charge. The biggest advantage and convenience of it are:

Easy Charging:You can charge them on a 110 Volt outlet anywhere and at any time. Charging them will take a minimum of 6-8 hours, so it will always be better if you charge them at night.

Say ‘No’ to Global Warming:With owning an EV you will no longer have to face exhaust fumes. You will no longer be the reason for global warming and can feel proud that you are doing your part to save the environment. This is a great feeling as you do not have to drag your vehicle every time to the gas station.

Low Maintenance:The EV has less moving parts and you do not have to take them to the mechanic all the time. This means that you not only get a pollution free driving but also get a sound free quiet driving.

Cheaper Servicing: Another great part about these kinds of cars is that it is cheaper in services as compared to other normal cars. The car has only a single motor with a single moving part, a few batteries, coolant and fans. A mechanic can never be able to dirty his hands no matter how much fixing he does. You do not have to change the oil ever, and all you have to do is to change the battery and coolant flush, and this is only required after 100,000 miles.

Cheaper Fuel Consumption:Charging your car battery is way cheaper if you compare it with your fuel consumption for other cars in a month. Moreover, with fuel prices rising within a span of every couple of months, you can never be able to compensate it with a reason of not buying an EV.

GEM EV is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy in your environment. With so many advantages compared to your normal cars, these electric cars are the right way to say no to global warming.