More facts and fictions about how to save on gas

In our “6 Gas-saving Myths” article, we listed some of the most common non-truths about saving at the gas pump.

According tot the Chicago Tribune, here a few more facts and fictions how to save gas (or not):

1. Use a do-it-yourself fuel additive – fiction
2. Choose a manual transmission – fiction
3. Know your numbers – fact
4. Buy gas only in the morning – fiction
5. Add it up – fact
6. Install a fuel-saving device – fiction
7. Plan – fact
8. If you’re not in the ballpark, get help – fact

Average gas prices around the world

Think we in the US are paying through our noses for gas? Think again.

How about $18.43/gallon in Sierra Leone, $10.14 in Turkey, $10.11 in the Netherlands, or $10.33 in Norway! Ouch!

For a complete breakdown of world-wide average gasoline prices, see this Wikipedia article.

Gas Mileage Tips from the Government

From the U.S. Department of Energy come the following sensible Gas Mileage Tips:

Drive more efficiently

Drive Sensibly

Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.

Fuel Economy Benefit: 5-33%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.20-$1.35/gallon

Observe the Speed Limit

While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.

How about a car that gets 300 MPG!

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you! There’s a new “car” that really can get 300MPG while seating two adults – it’s called the Aptera Typ-1. It’s really a motorcycle in disguise, but with additional safety and other features not usually found in 2-wheelers.

Based on our wheel layout and … weight, the Aptera Typ-1 is registered as a motorcycle.

Get a more fuel efficient car – the top 10

Decided to trade in that old gas guzzler for something a bit more fuel efficient? Then check out this top 10 list by caranddriver.com of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the U.S.:

• Toyota Prius
• Honda Civic Hybrid
• Smart Fortwo
• Nissan Altima Hybrid
• Toyota Camry Hybrid
• Volkswagen Jetta TDI
• Ford Escape Hybrid
• Toyota Yaris
• Mini Cooper/Clubman
• Honda Fit

Read the full article here.