The More You Carry in Your Car The More Gas you Waste

Cars might be getting lighter and ever more efficient in an attempt to reduce emissions and improve gas mileage, but according to Allstate insurance, there’s one factor which affects gas mileage which is heading the wrong way: occupant weight.

According to the insurance firm, the rising tide in obesity is slowing down the improvement in gas mileage of new cars.

Its attempt to help raise awareness of the impact weight has on gas mileage? A series of helpful, informative infographics.