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New study shows under-inflated tires decrease fuel efficiency.(Editorials, Asides & Reviews)
An estimated 93.5% of motorists in the EU are driving on under-inflated tires and causing an additional 18.4 million tons of carbon dioxide to be released into the environment, according to a recent analysis by Bridgestone Europe.
Based on the data collected in 2006, Bridgestone also estimates that 40% of vehicles consume an additional 2.8% in fuel due to under-inflated tires.
To collect data for the study, Bridgestone conducted free safety checks on ...
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