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security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption. In addition to alternative fuels and the vehicles that runs on alt fuels, other strategies include: "low"-fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid electrics , and idle reduction. These strategies are key to reducing local, state and national reliance on petroleum fuels.
Hybrid electric vehicles are fuel-efficient and can get 40-70 miles per gallon. They pollute less than typical vehicles because they use less fuel, and they perform just as well as, if not better than, a conventional vehicle. Use this site to learn more about the benefits of hybrids and HEV components and systems. See our
Hybrids Strategy page to learn how the Clean Cities program supports hybrid deployment.
Conserving diesel fuel that would otherwise be idled away represents an opportunity to reduce petroleum consumption. For information on how the Clean Cities program is supporting idle reduction technologies, see our
Idle Reduction Strategy page.
When vehicles are not properly maintained they get poor gas mileage and you spend more money on gas. For example, under-inflation shortens the life of a tire and decreases gas mileage. If your tires are 12 pounds per square inch (psi) below the proper level, this can result in an increase of fuel consumption of five percent.
Here are a few money-saving, maintenance tips for air quality:
- Change your oil and oil filter regularly
- Keep your tire pressure and alignment correct
- Change your fuel filter and air filter
- Monitor hoses, wiring, and belts
- Have your vehicle tuned up regularly
- If warning lights come on, find out why and fix the problem
Be sure to check your owner's manual for service intervals and follow the automobile manufacturer's service recommendations.
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