Those of us here at Bicycle City can’t wait until the day
when articles like this aren’t necessary, but it’s a fact of life that we all
consume gas and we all want to consume less. So today CNN
offers tips on saving gas, a few of which I am relating to help you all
save some money (and emissions!):

• Pick the right car. If you’re
  traveling with a group, one guzzling SUV beats two fuel-efficient compact
  cars in a heartbeat.
• Pack lightly. Every 100
  pounds knocks 2% off of your fuel economy. Also, using roof bins and racks
  can cut your mpg by 21%. I can attest to this. I average as much as 38 mpg
  on the highway, but on a recent road trip with two bikes on the car, I
  only got 26 mpg – worse than my average city mpg.
• Use cruise control. On
  most flat roads, cruise control can save you as much as 15% on your fuel
  economy and might spare you a speeding ticket, so long as you’ve got it
  set for the right speed.
• Don’t drive too fast.
  Every additional 10 mpg reduces your fuel economy by 15% to 20%. Stick to
  the speed limit.
• Chill out. Aggressive driving
  and braking wastes a lot of gas, knocking your efficiency by as much as
  25%.
• Idle as little as
  possible. Drive through lanes and congested traffic areas are tough on
  your fuel economy. Avoid it as much as possible.