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There are hundreds of ways to save gas by changing driving habits. I suggest that these be printed as a daily tip on the receipt at the gas pump. Ie, you get your receipt and at the bottom you get a message like Tip for the day: to save gas, drive the speed limit; accelerate and decelerate slower; make sure your tires are pumped up; elect a new president These could also be given out as a list at participating stations. Gas companies get to green-wash a little and consumers get to learn some tips on how to use less gasoline 1. Make fewer trips2. Use alternative means to get places3. Make sure your tires are full of air4. Go the speed limit5. Don't purchase an SUV6. Slow down7. See about telecommuting8. Look into a Prius or other hybrid for your next car9. Carpool and rideshare to and from events10. Take public transportation Albert KaufmanPortland, Oregon
Albert Kaufman, May 21 2004
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While I think this would be great, many gas station owners would fear it. However, the first gas company to do this would get great publicity. I propose a more vigilante approach. Print a bunch of small stickers to place on the pumps. I know! Get some yellow arrows and stick 'em on there. What else would someone do but sms for info while leaning against their car? Man, I love this website!
From Adbusters www.adbusters.org September/October issue, letter to the editor:
"I was driving in my car and I was struck with an idea. Tobacco companies are now being forced to disclose how incredibly unhealthy their products are via clear and noticable warning labels. Well how abbout a bright and visible dashboard light that reads "You are now polluting the environment" whenever the engine is running? And perhaps signs on gas pumps that say things like "This substance has been proven to cause global warming and wars."
Maybe a few more people would walk or bike that three-mile distance rather than burn gas to do it."
Nick AndersonCarbondale, Illinois
btw, Adbusters is a great place to get new ideas