Grandpa drives a dilapidated old banger which only gets 10mpg (miles per gallon). The City Slicker drives the very latest Eco car which achieves an impressive 100 mpg. The City Slicker is always bragging about how his car choice is so good for the environment.

Grandpa does a 1 mile round trip 5 times a week to visit his pals at the retirement home. The City Slicker drives 50 miles to work each day, again 5 times a week.

Compare the fuel usage of these two life-styles.

Author: Leslie Green