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Greener driving
Individuals commuting by car is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in Manitoba. Almost one-third of transport emissions come from cars, trucks and motorbikes. (1) Each one of us can do our part to reduce the pollutants that are causing climate change.
Have to drive? You can do your bit in the following ways:
For more info visit ecoDriver Manitoba
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Drive less
Do you need to drive to the other end of town to get that snack right now? Is there some place closer? Could it wait until you shop for next week's groceries? Organize your needs and plan your trips so that you can cover more of your requirements in one trip.
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Take the bus or carpool
One busload of passengers takes 40 cars off the road during rush hour, saves 70,000 litres of fuel and avoids over 175 tonnes of emissions a year.
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Travel at moderate, steady speeds
Posted speed limits are not just for safety. They also represent optimal rates of travel that maximize vehicle efficiency and reduce idling.
Increasing your speed on the highway by 10 KPH increases your fuel consumption by about 7 percent.
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Don't idle
Check out our section on Idling and avoid drive-through windows!
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Don't top up
Forget putting precisely $30.00 of fuel in your tank. Topping up releases emissions directly from your tank and the nozzle to the atmosphere. Make sure the gas cap fits properly.
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Maintain your vehicle
A poorly maintained vehicle burns more fuel (and therefore releases more emissions) per km than a well-tuned one.
Monitor your fuel economy. A sudden change may mean something's wrong.
Here are the key things to maintain:
- Keep tires properly inflated
- Change air filter regularly
- Change oil & oil filter regularly
