How a bit of dust can cut pollution

Feb 24 2009 by Tony Henderson, The Journal

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WORK by Newcastle University’s Torg group has shown that if people drive with more care they can cut fuel use and pollution levels by 20%.

“This includes less aggressive driving, anticipating when it is going to be necessary to slow down, not slamming brakes on and driving at as constant a speed as possible,” said Prof Phil Blythe.

Torg is working on a project called Footlite with the Institute of Advanced Motorists to see how changing driving styles, and driving in a more measured way, can benefit both drivers’ pockets and the environment.