Technology always improves, time doesn’t stop and humanity is creating more and more marvelous inventions. Machines like cars are a casual thing nowadays, most people in the world own at least one car. Cars can soon be called human’s best friend after dogs of course, but such friends like cars is a not a cheap deal to own especially when we are dealing with the gas mileage system which is used nowadays.

Electric and hybrid vehicles made a lot of news at this month’s International CES in Las Vegas and the big auto show in Detroit. The Nissan LEAF and General Motor Chevy Volt have sold more than any other electrified vehicles, but Ford and others are working to narrow the gap. Better and better technology is used to improve the gas mileage. New cars and trucks sold in the
United States in January will average 24.5 miles per gallon of gasoline, a record high, researchers at the University of Michigan said on Tuesday.The average fuel economy, as shown in window stickers placed on all new cars and trucks in the United States and easily seen at auto dealerships, is up 1 mile per gallon from a year earlier and 2 mpg from January 2011, the researchers said. The average fuel economy of new models on sale in January is 22 percent higher than when University of Michigan researchers began their monthly study in October 2007. Surveys show that 60 percent of the vehicles on the road have tires that are underinflated by at least 30 percent. That’s at least 9 psi below the manufacturer’s recommended pressure. People  might also consider a few useful tips to get a better gas mileage like Keeping Your Tires at the Right Pressure or Change Spark Plugs Before They’re Due. These will definitely be useful for any driver in the world. Speed Kills Your Gas Mileage and Your Wallet, it is true because it also take people’s lives away. So why not use the brand new cars and combine them with such tips to save money, lives and improve the life experience in total?

Sources used:

1) The motley fool                                                      http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/01/31/how-technology-is-boosting-hybrids-gas-mileage.aspx

2) Chicago tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-rt-autosfuell1n0b5f27-20130205,0,7658300.story

3) Lifehacker.com                                                                            http://lifehacker.com/5979549/get-better-gas-mileage-and-fuel-economy-with-these-diy-car-care-tips