DIY fuel efficiency

Sometimes, when it comes to fuel efficiency, you can’t wait for companies to provide the solutions: you just have to seize the bull by the horns. And then you have to bend those horns into a more aerodynamic shape.

Right?

If you’re not into bull bending, though, there are still unique ways of environmentally tricking out your ride. Take this photo gallery of DIY efficiency modifications made to a variety of vehicles. From a motorcycle with an aerodynamic shell to a minivan with a plastic tail, these street-legal creations go to show that even existing products can be turned into energy-efficient ones.

Of course, if you’re not willing to commit the time and engineering expertise required for completely modifying your vehicle, you can still improve your fuel efficiency just by changing your driving habits. There are a host of sources for energy-saving tips in the car, including the Office of Energy Efficiency; provincial government websites, like the BC’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; and of course our own Canadian Centre for Energy Information.

Still, if you find yourself seized by the urge to seize your own proverbial bull by the horns, and you’ve got the wherewithal to make it happen, why not take a stab at it?

Via Popular Science

Image: Technological University of Malaysia vehicle competes in the Shell Eco-marathon fuel efficiency challenge at Sepang.