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By following the tips below you could save one month's worth of fuel over a year and reduce your emissions.

Drive smoothly and slowly

* drive smoothly and at a slower speed to reduce fuel consumption
* check the road ahead, anticipate traffic and avoid harsh acceleration and braking
* stick to the speed limits - at 70 miles per hour (mph) you could use up to 15 per cent more fuel than at 50 mph

Change gears at the right time

* correct gear changing will save fuel and reduce your emissions
* shift up a gear at 2,500 revs per minute (rpm) for petrol cars and 2,000 rpm for diesel cars
* a vehicle travelling at 37 mph in third gear uses 25 per cent more fuel than it would at the same speed in fifth gear

Stop and start less

* keeping the engine running or pumping the accelerator wastes fuel, increases engine wear and increases emissions
* get in and go - modern engines are designed to be most efficient when you do this
* switch your engine off if you won't be moving for a while