To reduce fuel consumption and practice efficient driving, how should you proceed?

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The foundation of eco-driving is anticipation and consistency. The correct approach is to maintain a uniform speed, avoiding sudden braking and acceleration.  Why? Physics of motion: Every time you brake, you transform kinetic energy (movement) into heat, wasting it. To regain that speed, the engine must work harder, injecting more fuel. Comparison: Constantly varying speed forces the engine to operate under variable and less efficient load regimes. Driving at a constant low speed is not always efficient if done in a low gear (first or second), as the engine RPM will be too high. Therefore, fluidity and using high gears with constant speed are key to saving fuel.

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