Smarter Driving Tips 

Pump up to cut down Under inflated tyres create more resistance when your car is moving, meaning your engine has to work harder, burning more fuel and more CO2 emissions are produced as a result. Simply check and adjust your tyre pressure regularly. Less clutter in your car means less CO2 Clutter in your boot is extra weight your engine has to lug around. Removing any unnecessary items could reduce your engine's workload consequently burning less fuel and cutting your CO2 emissions. Driving at an appropriate speed reduces CO2 Not only does staying within the speed limit keep you on the right side of the law, it also increases drivers safety, reduces CO2 emissions and saves money on your petrol costs. At 70mph you could be using up to 15% more fuel than at 50mph. Less stopping and starting means less CO2 Every time you stop then start again in a traffic queue, the engine produces more CO2. Keep an eye on the traffic ahead and slow down early. Over revving accelerates emissions Modern car engines are designed to be efficient from the moment they are switched on, so revving up like a Formula 1 car in pole position only wastes fuel and increases engine wear. Idling is wasting time If you're likely to be at a standstill for more than 3 minutes, simply switch off the engine.