Paul Scott is an electric-vehicle advocate with Plug In America, a Leaf salesman and a self-described serious eco-driver. Here are some of his tips for getting the most out of the gas or electricity in your car.
• If a car has eco-mode, use it. It forces drivers to accelerate more smoothly and saves energy.
• Drive gently, never accelerate hard from a stop.
• Anticipate stops. If you see a red light, stop sign or heavy traffic ahead, let off the accelerator and coast.
• Keep your top speed at about 60 mph.
• Make sure your engine is properly tuned.
• Inflate your tires to their recommended maximum pressure.
• Don't haul stuff that you don't need. Take the golf clubs out of the trunk when you get home from playing.
![Attendees of Frostbike made their way through the convention Saturday at the Quality Bike Products campus in Minneapolis. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Frostbike 2016 was held at the Quality Bike Products Campus on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in Bloomington, Minn.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/NH2BSHB74ND2V6GF2G2HI5X4MM.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
