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Formula One Green Driving Tips

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Michael
- 60 days ago - greenlivingonline.com

A well-inflated tire decreases the rolling resistance and thereby increases efficiency. Driving on tires with air pressure at 50kPA lower than it should be decreases fuel efficiency by 2 per cent and 4 per cent respectively in urban and suburban areas.

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Lucy G. (2)

Thursday July 10, 2008, 1:10 am
Formula One rules! It would be great if they could make their cars greener because I can't help feeling a bit guilty every time I watch!
Thanks Michael

Michael C. (212)

Thursday July 10, 2008, 10:28 pm
They actually are planning to do that. This is from a June 5, 2008 green living article:

"In 2009, Formula 1 will start the first phase of going hybrid while the FIA looks at new engine rules that would switch from high octane gas to biofuel by 2011. The industry has been quite vocal about its support behind cellulosic biofuels derived from organic waste as opposed to those from agricultural sources. Both initiatives are going to make the race more enviro-friendly by reducing emissions."

http://www.greenlivingonline.com/GettingAround/formula-one-taking-on-green/