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Transport accounts for 74% of the UK’s consumption of oil and approximately 30% of the UK’s carbon emission. Be travel wise and think carefully about your travel options. Use the link to plan your route www.yorkshiretravel.net
Follow these tips and become more eco-friendly.
Driving
- Driving smoothly can reduce fuel consumption.
- Switch off your engine if you know you wont be moving for a while.
- Check your tyre pressures regularly – under inflated tyres can increase your fuel consumption by up to three per cent.
- Stick to speed limits – at 70mph you could be using up to 30 per cent more fuel than 50mph.
- Remove unnecessary weight from your vehicle – a roof rack can increase the weight and air resistance so they increase the amount of fuel you use.
- Air conditioning and other on-board electrical devices (like mobile phone charges) increase fuel consumption, so only use them when necessary.
- Well maintained cars run more efficiently.
Cycling
Cycling is one of the cheapest forms of transport. To make sure that it is also a safe method of transport, please see the maps to cycle routes throughout the district.
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