The document summarizes a personal project to track and analyze one's own fuel consumption over one week. The key findings were that the individual drove 45.78 miles and used 2.86 gallons of gas, costing $10.30 total. Riding a bike to work instead could save $4.00 per week. Additional savings may come from routine vehicle maintenance or a more fuel efficient vehicle. The conclusion emphasizes that minor lifestyle changes can significantly impact both personal finances and the environment.

1. Energy Conservation Project: Fuel Consumption

2. The Questions? How much fuel do I consume? How much fuel could I save by riding my bike to work? What else can I do to conserve fuel?

3. Research Approach: Log all vehicle use for one week. (Distances & Destinations) Calculate my truck's fuel economy to determine consumption. Use mapquest .com to find the distance from home to work. Use that information to calculate savings from biking. Look on the web for tips to reduce fuel consumption. Analize collected data for other ways to become more efficient.

4. Results: I drove a total of 45.78 miles in one week. I used 2.86 gallons of gas. The total cost was $10.30. By riding my bike to work I would have saved $4.00. I could save additional money by changing my air filter, or buying a car that is more efficient.

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9. Conclusions: Minor lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on the environment! They will save you a lot of money! They can potentially make you a healthier and happier person!

10. Note: Calculations are based on a fuel economy of 16 mpg, and an average fuel cost of $3.60 per gallon.

11. What else can I do to conserve fuel? Drive Sensibly Don't Speed Remove Excess Weight Avoid Excess Idling Use Cruise Control ** For more information visit: Keep Engine Tuned Check/Change Air Filter Keep Tires Properly Inflated Plan & Combine Trips Choose An Efficient Vehicle www.fueleconomy.gov

12. The Future Electric & Hybrid Vehicles are very efficient and their performance is becoming similar to that a traditional vehicle. The Honda Civic Hybrid and the Toyota Prius Hybrid both get 40-50 miles per gallon. Fuel Cell Vehicles are coming soon! They run on hydrogen the most abundant resource on earth, and their only emissions are water and heat.

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