As fuel prices continue to rise it becomes more important than ever to learn how to conserve energy and manage the cost of driving. Eco-Driving or "fuel efficient driving" is a means to significantly reduce fuel consumption saving energy and money. It also is a way to minimize environmental impact caused by driving lowering CO2 emissions through enhanced driving control.

In 1997 in Finland Eco-Driving programs were first created to help train experienced drivers to adjust their personal driving habits to be more aligned with current automotive technologies, taking full advantage of electronic and mechanical systems to reduce fuel consumption by up to 12-15% on average. By slightly altering driving style and understanding the most effective driving in relation to the automotive technology, drivers realized the benefits of more effective automotive handling and how to drive to maximize the most mileage. Eco-Driving programs have sinced been implemented in Sweden and Norway and are now emerging in American and European driving instruction courses due to their success in teaching greater automotive control, decreasing accident rates and helping drivers reduce fuel consumption.

Here are some tips to put to good use: