{"id":13155,"date":"2014-02-21t09:17:41","date_gmt":"2014-02-21t09:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dpetrov.2create.studio\/planet\/wordpress\/fat-on-gas\/"},"modified":"2014-02-21t09:17:41","modified_gmt":"2014-02-21t09:17:41","slug":"start-your-gasoline-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/story\/start-your-gasoline-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"fat on gas"},"content":{"rendered":"

 
\namericans are fat! food, carbon emissions, energy bills \u2013 we\u2019re overweight in more ways than one, and nowhere more so than in how much gasoline we use.<\/p>\n

we each use more gasoline in our cars<\/a> than people in france, germany, the uk, brazil, russia, india and china combined. however, it doesn\u2019t take much to cut down, and make a big difference.  here are five simple ways to save gasoline and pay less at the pump. <\/p>\n

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  1. carpool.<\/strong>  fewer cars on the road = fewer emissions and fewer trips to the gas station.  use an app for your smartphone<\/a> to schedule carpools and find rideshares. <\/li>\n
  2. drive greener.<\/strong>  limiting the amount of time your foot presses on the gas pedal, keeping excess weight out of your car, and using cruise control<\/a> will all save you gallons when it comes time to fill the tank. <\/li>\n
  3. buy efficient.<\/strong>  need a new car?  take gas mileage into consideration<\/a>.  cars with better mileage, hybrids, or electric cars will save you when you\u2019re filling the tank. <\/li>\n
  4. check your tires.<\/strong>  make sure your tires are properly inflated<\/a> to save on fuel efficiency and keep them lasting longer. <\/li>\n
  5. take alternative transportation.<\/strong>  walking, biking, and public transportation all cut out your gasoline needs.  try one of these alternative forms of transportation one day a week or just during your lunch hour.  use a nifty app<\/a> to plan your trip. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    check out what the epa recommends<\/a> to save gas.  will you try one of these tips?  what are some other ways you plan to save gasoline?  watch the video to find out how even a small change makes a big difference. how will you start your gasoline diet?<\/p>\n

    asthaa chaturvedi is a senior majoring in international affairs at the george washington university. jenny rabago is a senior majoring in journalism and biological anthropology at the george washington university.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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