I like ideas #7, 1+3, 6, 8, in that order. As for tires, well, a set of LRR tires on Civic VX or Insight rims wouldn't hurt you, but the aerodynamic benefits of narrower tires is small.
My engine kill switch gives me +5mpg on my commute, and I highly recommend it over turning the key.
The grille block is easy to execute and will warm the wife up to the rear wheel skirts, which will get her to think about letting you build a Kamm back out of solar panels. ;-)
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