Motor Mondayhttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/en-US2012-02-14T14:02:33ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Corn—Switchgrass Biofuelhttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/2011/12/12/cornswitchgrass-biofuel.htmlChris Keenan2011-12-12T13:01:56Zbest fuel efficient cars biofuel carbon neutral corn lignocellulosic biomass sustainable transportation switchgrassMotionPower Speed Bumpshttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/2011/12/5/motionpower-speed-bumps.htmlChris Keenan2011-12-05T13:01:30ZMotionPower New Energy Technologies alternative energy energy speed bumps trafficCharging Stationshttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/2011/11/28/charging-stations.htmlChris Keenan2011-11-28T13:01:41ZWMU charging stations electric car environmental impact green sustainability solar panels solar power treesEco Friendly Carshttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/2011/11/7/eco-friendly-cars.htmlSteve Auger2011-11-08T00:08:39Zbiodeisel electric hybrids natural gasExhaust Fumeshttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/2011/10/24/exhaust-fumes.htmlSteve Auger2011-10-24T15:37:42ZEPA exhaust fumes healthemissions on an almost constant basis. What many people don’t realize is the serious health effects that long-term exposure to exhaust fumes can have on the human body.]]>Zipping Aroundhttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/2011/10/10/zipping-around.htmlSteve Auger2011-10-10T12:00:40ZZipcar green commute sustainable transportationNew Electric Car Charging Moduleshttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/2010/11/22/new-electric-car-charging-modules.htmlSteve Auger2010-11-22T18:10:30ZEV1 GM Wattstation charging module electric carGreen Car Newshttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/green-car-news.htmlSteve Auger2009-11-23T05:01:47ZEPA IPO car wash cellulose ethanol corn-based fuel-efficient poet teslaBelow is a summary of the internet's top news and blog posts issued over the past week.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported on U.S. new vehicle fuel economy;   for the fifth straight year there has been an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency and decrease in carbon dioxide emissions.  And fuel economy is up 9% since 2004.

]]>Filling Your Gas Tankhttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/filling-your-gas-tank.htmlSteve Auger2009-11-02T18:05:54ZTire Pressurehttp://www.blogonsmog.com/motor-monday/tire-pressure.htmlSteve Auger2009-10-19T15:42:15Zcar maintenance fuel efficiency tire pressure under-inflatedDid you know that most drivers lose from 10% to 50% of their car's tire tread life due to poorly maintained air pressure?  Tire disposal is a significant environmental problem.   Another environmental issue is reduced fuel efficiency resulting from the extra energy required for vehicles to travel with under-inflated tires.

You should check tire pressure at least once per month, more often during the summer months when the temperature is hotter.   Always use an accurate air gauge, not those provided at service stations.  They tend to be grossly inaccurate.  Also do not judge air pressure by looking at the tires.

The proper method of checking the air pressure is when the tires are cold.  It is good practice to check first thing in the morning before driving anywhere.  If any of the tires are under-inflated then drive straight to the service station.

If you have to drive your vehicle more than 1 km then the tires are considered "hot". Take another tire pressure measurement with your accurate gauge and note the difference from cold temperature.  Inflate the tire(s) to a level equal to the manufacturer recommended cold temperature plus the difference at high temperature.

Make sure that the tires are equipped with valve caps to keep out moisture.   Moisture will cause air to leak from the tire faster. 

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