It is the hopes of many new owners, hybrid enthusiasts and drivers alike that the new hybrid vehicles and technologies, can provide and deliver better fuel efficiency than their non-hybrid counterparts. The trend is here to stay, undeniably and supply and demand is growing. Consumers want better hybrid fuel economy, more and safer choices and the market keeps on coming up with new innovation and technologies to address these demands.
To make the most of your hybrid fuel economy, consider
Where and when you drive
What size, make, model and year car you are driving
What types of fuel, oils and additives, products you are using - be sure to check out and compare automaker OEM specifications for optimal functioning.
Be pro-active, smart and plan your trip, anticipate and avoid braking hard, accelerating suddenly, idling or lots of stops- and-starts.
Consistent driving is best - more conservative and defensive, rather than aggressive and offensive.
Gradual acceleration and stopping is better for the engine and fuel economy.
Coast and cruise, using speed control, optimizing the hybrid technologies as best as you possibly can to get the best hybrid fuel economy possibly *(the main reason you bought the car in the first place!)
No excessive speeding, stick to the speed limit and benefit from increased fuel economy on your hybrid that you will feel in your pocket.
Allow your hybrid to optimize the electrical power, by easing off the accelerator from time to time
Inflate and pressurize, balance and align tires, wheels properly to ensure optimal aerodynamics and minimize drag and noise that can have negative effects on fuel economy all round.
Do not weigh the car down and use the accessories sparingly, only when they are really required (weather, road etc)
Consider for a moment how you (as the driver), your car, its parts and whole, its fuels can all work together to make the most of hybrid fuel economy and technology.
Make it a priority to get from point A to B, through optimizing the hybrid technologies and cutting fuel consumption, being more fuel efficient by ensuring you utilize very slow acceleration
Choose the path of least resistance and enable the fuel economy savings to its utmost. Choose level roads and avoid traffic, hilly paths, lots of construction or congestion.
Real world driving and road conditions might not always be ideal, so optimize every opportunity and channel that you can to let the hybrid fuel economy work its magic in your favor, saving your money and putting more miles per gallon on the books!
