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A motor car carrying one person is shockingly inefficient because enough fuel to move 1 tonne of car is being squandered just to move 70 kg (154 lb) of human being. Cut down on your use of petrol, diesel or gas....

Leave the car at home or get rid of it altogether and use public transport; or ride a push-bike to the shops or work.

If buying a new car, go for a lightweight car with low fuel consumption.

Avoid using the car air-conditioner because it causes the engine to burn more fuel. On a hot day open the car windows and allow the breeze to cool you, and for a cold day have a heater fitted which runs off the engine cooling water and is pollution free!

Always have as many people in as few cars as possible. Give a lift to a friend or be ready to accept a lift from a friend if you are going the same way. Car-pool for children's school  and sporting activities etc.