With the current price of oil climbing to $145 per barrel, combined with gasoline ringing in at over $4 per gallon at the pump, Americans are looking to save on fuel costs any way possible From hybrid, electric and smart cars (fortwo) to the four-day work-week mandated for government employees in Utah, everyone is looking for tips on how to increase fuel efficiency

If you?re an ?in market? hybrid car shopper or in the midst of researching a new purchase of an energy efficient car, there are plenty of things to keep in mind First, you will want to examine the specific hybrid?s estimated gas mileage ? and be sure to ask when the gasoline engine kicks in, too

When you?re away from your car ? in a restaurant or dashing in to return a DVD ? the only thing that comes between an opportunistic thief and the valuables in your car is a sheet of safety glass Many times car burglars are after your stereo, CD collection or other loose belongings you?ve left in your car ? like a cell phone, iPod or even your wallet, purse, laptop or garage door opener that you?ve left in plain sight