According to many experts, the best way to improve a pick-up’s
fuel economy is to add a tonneau cover. A tonneau cover will
help reduce aerodynamic drag and can improve gas mileage by as
much as 10%. By improving your gas mileage with a tonneau cover,
you will also be good to the environment by reducing the carbon
dioxide (C02) emitted from your truck, see below for details.
Gas Savings Calculator According to the United States Department
of Energy, one gallon of gasoline produce 20 pounds of C02,
click here for more details. According to the Canadian
Department of Natural Resources, every liter of gasoline used
produces about 2.4 kg of CO2, click here for details. According
to the United States Environmental Protection Agency: Carbon
dioxide, while not regulated as an emission, is the
transportation sector’s primary contribution to climate change.
Carbon dioxide emissions are directly proportional to fuel
economy—each 1% increase (decrease) in fuel consumption results
in a corresponding 1% increase (decrease