Green Tip: Slow Down

Posted by Lyndsey P. Bakos-Schneider

Slow down

Do you have a need for speed? So nobody’s perfect out there on the open road. We’ve all let the needle slip past the speed limit at one time or another. But in so many ways, it just isn’t worth it. If the long (and expensive!) arm of the law isn’t enough to deter your lead foot, consider this: engines are designed to operate most efficiently at the speed limit. Driving the car 75mph instead of 65mph increases your fuel consumption by 20%. Slow down to enjoy the ride and the cost savings.