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Over the last few years, car manufacturers have shifted their resources to making fuel-efficient hybrid cars. The general public has always preferred fuel efficiency over power because fuel prices are unstable and cars that have bigger engines gulp down fuel as if they are thirsty since eternity. If you have a modern car that is either a hybrid or it has a CVT transmission you are automatically being fuel-efficient but there are still ways to keep your gasoline expenses down. You can do that just by driving intelligently.
Petrol and Diesel Cars
Any car, be it powered by petrol or diesel, produces harmful gases that can harm the environment. If you drive efficiently not only are you saving some money but you are playing a part in saving the environment. To save fuel in a vehicle you need to learn a few things and adopt a few practices to make a difference. First, you need to put high-quality fuel in your car. High-quality fuel burns slowly and reduces the chances of misfiring and stops the car from running a rich a/f mixture.
The other you can do is keep an eye on the RPM gauge. The lower you stay in the RPM range the better it is for vehicle efficiency. Usually staying close to the 2,000 RPM benchmark is best for economical driving. If you are regularly going above 3,000 RPM you are going to go through the fuel tank faster.
Turbocharged Cars Vs Non-Turbocharged Cars
Naturally aspirated cars produce all their power by themselves but power enhancers such as turbos have been used for a long time to give a boost to smaller engines. Turbos have made it possible for a small 1.8-liter engine to make power matching that of a 5.0-liter engine. The only drawback is that once the turbo spools the engine starts working harder and thus more fuel is used. To avoid any extra fuel usage you should try to keep a light foot on the throttle. The easier you are with the throttle, the more likely you are to not activate the turbocharger. They are designed to run at a particular rev range and that range is different from one manufacturer to another. You can find that out yourself through trial and error as turbo spools can easily be heard over the sound of the engine.
Electric and Hybrid Cars
Even though these cars are efficient there are still ways to save fuel in them. You can try to drive your car at lower speeds which will keep the battery power running for longer and the engine will not activate. The same principle applies to electric cars. The easier you are on the throttle the more power you are likely to save.
