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  1. Buy smart: Purchase a fuel-efficient, low-greenhouse gas vehicle
  2. Drive smart
  3. Remember maintenance...
  4. ...and don't forget your tires!
  5. Give your car a break
  6. Use renewable fuels

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Driving more efficiently (like going easy on the gas pedal and brakes) is often the most effective way to reduce your current vehicle's GHG emissions. Take a look at these tips for driving more efficiently.

 

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Leaving your car at home just two days a week can reduce your GHG emissions by over 3,000 pounds per year. Whenever possible, use public transit, carpool, walk, or bike.

 

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A well-maintained car is more fuel-efficient, produces fewer GHG emissions, and is safer! Get regular tune-ups, follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, and use the recommended grade of motor oil. 

 

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Under-inflation increases tire wear, reduces fuel economy, and increases GHG emissions. Find the correct tire pressure for your vehicle on your glove compartment door, or on the driver's-side door pillar.

 

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There are millions of FFVs (flexible fuel vehicles) on the road today, which can run on either gasoline or E85 (85% ethanol). Learn more about E85 and find a station in your area.

 

Did You Know?

When shopping for a new car, scan the QR Code® on a vehicle's fuel economy & environment label to find additional information online, including personalized fuel cost estimates.

Green Vehicle Guide

  • Learn About Green Vehicles
    • What is a Green Vehicle?
    • Consider a SmartWay Vehicle
    • EVs and Plug-In Hybrid EVs
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    • Compare Your Gas Car to an EV
    • True Cost of Car Ownership
    • Buy Green / Save Green
    • We've Done Big Things. We Can Do Big Things.
    • Promoting Green Vehicles
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  • Transportation & Climate Change
    • Why We Need to Decarbonize Transportation
    • How We Get There – National Blueprint for Decarbonizing Transportation
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  • Vehicles, Greenhouse Gases & Smog
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    • GHG Emissions from a Typical Passenger Vehicle
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Last updated on March 22, 2024
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