You chose a hybrid vehicle for the great gas mileage and environmental benefits. But there are also several ways that you can further increase its fuel efficiency. While every automobile is capable of achieving better gas mileage, there are certain tips and tricks specifically for hybrids that can assist in your conservation efforts:

Periodically turn off the engine.
A hybrid car does not need to rely on the gasoline engine all of the time. A hybrid car has an alternate power supply that consists of batteries and an electric motor. You can turn off this engine occasionally in order to save fuel. A good time to switch off the gas engine is when stopped at a traffic light, or any other time that you are going to be sitting idle.