Mythbusting v3

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has compiled a list of ten myth-busters to help separate energy savings fact from energy wasting fiction.

MYTHBUSTING FACT #3: Don't spend time warming up the car when it's cold outside. While it is best to avoid stressing the car while the engine is cold, simply drive a bit more "gently" for the first few minutes. Also, idling a modern car always wastes more energy than turning it off (even for short periods of time).

It will probably be hard to convince your parents of this! Read more about the cost of idling here, especially if you like Whoppers.