Innovation nation – shock power

What if driving over a pothole actually added to your fuel efficiency? Gen Shock is a new kind of shock absorber that generates electricity when it hits a bump. See how it works in this episode of Innovation Nation with Miles O’Brien….

The Canadians are Auto$mart!

The Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency has some great guides, videos and tips for more efficient driving and gas saving. As they so succinctly put it:

Your driving habits – when and where you drive, how often, the speed you travel, your aggressiveness on the road and other factors – have a lot to do with your vehicle’s fuel consumption and costs.

They break it down to these 9 main tips:

1. Plan trips carefully.
2. Use public transit whenever possible.
3. Avoid aggressive driving.
4. Drive at the posted speed limit.
5. Keep idling to a minimum.