Why does driving faster burn more gas?
Gasoline is energy and energy is required to overcome inertia and friction. The faster a vehicle is driven the more energy, in the form of gasoline, is required. Modern vehicles also learn the way they are driven. More aggressive driving will change shift points and engine tune and will consume more fuel to increase power output. For more information, please see our Detailed Topic, Driving Tips for Better Fuel Mileage.