WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2010 — This month FuelClinic.com and the Center for Sustainability have agreed to work together to promote good car-care and simple driving habits that help provide better fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, while reducing risk and increasing driver safety.
FuelClinic.com supports Georgia Southern University and its Center for Sustainability "Get Pumped" Tire Inflation campaign. At an event last month, the Center teamed up with more than 80 student volunteers who informed ~400 drivers about the benefits of checking their car tire pressure each month.
Volunteers showed drivers where to find their vehicle's recommended tire pressure in the driver's door jamb, taught them how to use a tire gauge, and gave them a window sticker to remind them of the proper tire pressure and the date to check their tires each month.
"If all the volunteers and drivers make this simple change in behavior, the collective benefit of the Get Pumped campaign will be a savings of up to 50,000 gallons of gas, $250,000, and 720 tons of CO2 each year, not to mention improved vehicle safety and tire life," said Lissa M. Leege, Director of the Center for Sustainability.
For those interested in learning more about how to improve their own fuel economy, visit http://www.FuelClinic.com for helpful tips and an online application to track your car's fuel efficiency.
Join the Center for Sustainability's Facebook group or visit their website at for updates on sustainability events on campus and in the community.
About FuelClinic.com
FuelClinic.com helps motorists and fleet owners improve their fuel economy, save money, improve road safety, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. FuelClinic provides tools and state-of-the-art driver training to improve driver performance for increased fuel efficiency, reduced risk, and increased driver safety.
For more information, contact:
Michael Bragg
Compendium Software Systems, LLC
Creators of FuelClinic.com
202-302-3938
http://www.fuelclinic.com
About the Georgia Southern University Center for Sustainability
Founded in August 2008, the center originated as an Office of Sustainability in the College of Science and Technology and transitioned into the Center for Sustainability in 2009. During its inaugural year, the Center hosted 16 events that involved >2,000 members of the campus and community, funded $15,000 in grants, and drew the attention of regional and national media.
For more information, contact:
Lissa M. Leege, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Sustainability
Georgia Southern University
912-478-0800
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