DriveWiser is here to help Nova Scotians drive, maintain and buy for fuel efficiency to save you money, reduce Nova Scotia's GHG emissions and improve air quality.
About DriveWiser:
We provide information to help you get from A to B using the least amount of fuel possible. We want to help you research and understand fuel efficient vehicles, and the links between fuel consumption, good car maintenance and driving habits - which is where anyone can see big savings right away, regardless of the car you have.
DriveWiser is a motor vehicle fuel efficiency program run by the non-profit Clean Nova Scotia, and funded the pronvicial government of Nova
DriveWiser would like to extend a BIG thank you to all our parnters in this years Green Check Ups Event! Click here to see which centers participated helping to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. We would also like to thank all the motorists who took the time to bring their vehicles in for a green check up to ensure their vehicles are running efficiently and not generating unnecessary emissions.
During Oct 24-Nov 4, participating centres provided free Green Check-Ups, that include:
1. Inspection of:
a) motor oil
b) air filters
c) warning lights
d) tire wear
e) aerodynamics
f) evaporative environmental control
g) brakes
2. Road test to evaluate engine and transmission performance.
3. Inspect tires for proper inflation.
This is an annual event intended to remind Nova Scotian drivers that regular vehicle maintenance can help save money on fuel consumption, reduce pollution and ensure safe, efficient vehicle operation.
Help Reduce Idling and Win $50
DriveWiser is looking to expand it's idle-free community! We need your help identifying idling hot spots throughout the province. You could win a $50 gift certificate to Canadian Tire and a personal in-car training session for your help. To win, follow these simple directions:
1) Click here and like our face book page (If you haven't already!)
2) Tell us where you see vehicles idling and why it's important to shut off your engine.
*Contest closes Nov. 29. Winners will be notified on Nov. 30 via Facebook.
Open to NS residents only.
DW Streeters in Dartmouth
What do you think can be done to encourage Nova Scotias to use a more sustainable form of transportation?
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- 43% of you commute to work each day by bike
- 37% of you will buy a hyrbid as their next vehicle
- 61% of you list saving money as your main interest in fuel efficiency
- 48% of you idle 0-59 seconds per day
