Fossil fuel consumption a concern or taken for granted? Let's Enjoy Driving

Can we contribute in limiting our fossil fuel consumption?

Let's Enjoy Driving While Saving Resources, That Nature Offers Us

We need to conserve energy for keeping the earth green and clean. Most people take energy for granted because they are not aware of the complications that can arise when there will be a shortage of the natural resources.

Awareness is important: 

Fossil fuels are a natural resource. We must understand that they are nonrenewable. If we do not limit our fossil fuel consumption, a time will come when there will be a shortage of this resource. People will pump the last drop of oil and the last coal chunk from the earth. After this, we won’t have any fossil fuel. This is because human beings cannot create these resources.

We need to be aware that fossil fuels are not limitless and therefore, we must save our fossil fuels. The vehicles that we see on the road run on gasoline. Gasoline is produced from a fossil fuel. Therefore, if there is no fossil fuel available in the earth, the vehicles won’t work.

Our life will come to a standstill if such a situation comes in the future when there is no fossil fuel available in the earth. Many types of energies depend on fossil fuels. It is true that one day, fossil fuels will be depleted. However, if we put efforts to limit our consumption, they will last long enough.

Simple tips to save fossil fuel

Let’s look at some simple tips that can help us to save our fossil fuels:

1. Avoid driving at high speed

This is the simplest way to reduce fossil fuel consumption. You must understand that as the speed of your car increases, the aerodynamic drag also increases. If you are driving at a speed of 100 km/h instead of 120 km/h, you will be able to reduce fuel consumption by 15 %.

2. Do not brake hard

If you apply slow braking, you can save fuel consumption by almost 20%. You just need to be attentive on the road so that you do not need to brake hard.

3. Use the air conditioner only when you need it

The air conditioner puts a higher load on your engine, compelling it to use more fuel. Therefore, you should use the air conditioner only when it is really hot. By doing so, you can save almost 20 % of your fuel consumption.

4. Close the windows

If you keep the windows of your car open, especially when you are driving at highway speed, it will result in greater fuel consumption.

5. Service your vehicle regularly

If you maintain and service your vehicle regularly, you can save your fuel consumption. Bad maintenance of vehicles such as dirty air filters and old spark plugs results in poor fuel economy. 

6. Avoid heavy luggage

When you are going for a long trip in your car, avoid carrying heavy luggage as it can result in higher fuel consumption.

7. Purchase a vehicle that is fuel efficient

In order to limit your fossil fuel consumption, you must purchase a vehicle that is fuel efficient. Examine the fuel efficiency of the vehicle before you buy it. 

These are some simple tips that you should follow to save fossil fuels. A person can follow these tips dutifully only when he is aware of the need for conservation of fossil fuels.