Canadians should brace for $1.50 gallon gas prices in the near future as global oil supply will increasingly have trouble keeping pace with demand, forecasts a new energy report from CIBC World Markets.
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On-road vehicles contribute up to 35 per cent of the emissions that are involved in smog formation and up to18.5 percent of Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions. Between 10 and 15 percent of Canada's fleet are older, pre-1988, or poorly maintained vehicles that generate
- Reduce warm-up idling - start driving after no more than 30 seconds of idling because excessive idling is not good for your engine.
- Turn it off after 10 seconds - turn your engine off if you are going to be stopped for more than 10 seconds, except in traffic.
- Minimize use of remote car starters - these devices encourage you to start your vehicle before you are ready to leave, which means wasteful idling.
- Use a block heater - in temperatures below 0°C, use this device to warm up the engine before starting your vehicle. This will improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions.
- Spread the word!
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1. World Bank creator creates money to rich resource 3rd world nations so they can become prosperous.
