Ways the automobile industry is using to increase gas mileage

Question 1: What is the definition of gas mileage?

A gas mileage is the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned.

Question 2: What are the main causes of gas mileage?

-Your spark plugs are responsible for sparking combustion in your engine. If they misfire, or are working poorly, this can effect your gas mileage in a negative way.

-Many people waste gas by idling, which is when you have your engine on, but you are parked and not moving. Common places where this occurs is when you are trying to warm up your car during winter, or while you are waiting to pick someone up.

-Main causes: Gasoline (Gasoline costs can be a major part of a household budget. You use gasoline every time you take the car out to run an errand, get to work or take a trip. Gasoline consumption also contributes to air pollution.)

(i) Under-inflated tires are a common cause of poor gas mileage.

(ii) Not following the recommended schedule for your car’s tune-ups can increase your gas consumption.

(iii) The amount of gas your car consumes is greatly increased by the number of trips you make trying to finish your daily errands.

(The more revolutions per minute you make your engine do, the more gas you will use.)

Question 3: What are the solutions or proven ways of gas mileage?

(i) Drive more efficiently, keep your car in shape, choose a more efficient vehicle

(ii) Keep your engine tuned up. Incorrect fuel ratio

(iii) Use air conditioner less than usual

(iv) Use a good engine oil

(v) Reduce the weight in your vehicle as much as possible

 

Increase energy sustainability:

Sustainable energy use is energy use that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their energy needs. Achieving sustainable energy use requires that energy be (a) developed from renewable resources (b) produced by cleaner, more-efficient technologies(c) used more efficiently and with greater conservation

Brief information about automobile

History of automobile

The history of the automobile begins as early as 1769, with the creation of steam engined automobiles capable of human transport. In 1806, the first cars powered by an internal combustion engine running on fuel gas appeared, which led to the introduction in 1885 of the ubiquitous modern gasoline- or petrol-fueled internal combustion engine. Cars powered by electric power briefly appeared at the turn of the 20th century, but largely disappeared from use until the turn of the 21st century. The early history of the automobile can be divided into a number of eras, based on the prevalent means of propulsion. Later periods were defined by trends in exterior styling, and size and utility preferences.

An automobile is an example of a complex machine.

Pros of using automobiles: work, school, emergencies

Cons of using automobiles: scumbags, accidents, air pollution