Fuel Efficiency Adviser To Reduce Your Car's Carbon Footprint

A new device that can easily be installed onto your car's dashboard is available from Fuel Efficiency Centers. Called the Fuel Efficiency Adviser, the device plugs into the OBDII port under the dash and it immediately goes to work analyzing fuel consumption while you drive.

The digital readout can display up to four readings at one time including

• Fuel Economy
• Fuel Rate
• Digital Speedometer
  Adjustable for tire size or gearing changes
• Tachometer (RPM)
• Manifold Pressure
  
• Battery Voltage
• Coolant Temp.
• Intake Air Temp.
• Engine Load
• Ignition Timing
• Throttle Position
• Open/Closed Loop

allowing you to see what the cost of your current trip is, the cost of all your trips today, the miles per gallon you have achieved and the average miles per gallon you have achieved.

This device can help reduce your carbon footprint by helping you diagnose when your car is running inefficiently so you can immediately address them. According to the website you can reduce your fuel consumption by as much as 33% following the information from the Fuel Efficiency Adviser and, consequently, can reduce the excess carbon that would be released by the car.

Fuel Efficiency Centers also advises drivers through its Smart Driving program how following eight simple driving techniques will both save money and reduce their carbon footprint.

1. Accelerate Smoothly
2. Brake Easy
3. Observe Traffic Ahead
4. Coast Whenever You Can
5. Maintain Constant Speed
6. Cruise Control On Flat Surfaces
7. Avoid Idling and Long Lines
8. Control Highway Speeds