Driving Fast Doesn't Save Much Time; It Wastes Gas and Emits Gases, According to Study
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Accelerating in the car to get to work, pick up your kids from school, or move from one errand to the next not only wastes money on gas and releases harmful emissions into the air but also doesn't save much time, according to new research. This is something to consider as gas prices remain high during the summer, adding pressure to daily driving and seasonal road trips. In contrast, adhering to posted speed limits could save drivers millions of dollars at the pump and eliminate millions of gallons of fuel each day, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Nature's Communications Sustainability. That fuel, when burned, emits gases that warm the planet's atmosphere. Moreover, changing driving habits wouldn't even add a full minute to a driver's journey. Researchers from the University of Minnesota analyzed 120 million vehicle trips across the United States corresponding to four Wednesdays in 2021, using driving data on national road networks, speed limits, and elevation data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The analysis included roads with speed limits of 45 mph or higher.
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