imate  Change m You
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The. burning of fuels
releases carbon dioxide
into the atmosphere
and contributes to
climate change. By
taking actions to reduce
the amount of fuel you
use, you can reduce
your greenhouse gas
emissions, reduce the
nations dependence on
oil, and save money.

Resources
Federal Fuel Economy Guide:
www.fueleconomy.gov/

Federal Bicycle and Pedestrian
Program: www.fhwa.dot.gov/
environment/bikeped/

Public Transportation Web site:
www.publictransportation.org/

EPA's Green Vehicle Guide:
www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/
DOE's Alternative
Fueling Station Locator:
www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/
infrastructure/I ocator.html

EPA's Climate Change: What You
Can Do on the Road Web site:
www.epa.gov/climatechange/
wycd/road.html
1. Buy smart
    Before buying a new or used vehicle (or even renting), check out EPA's Green Vehic e Guide
    and the jointly run EPA/DOE Fuel Economy Guide. These resources provide information about
    the emissions and fue  economy performance of different vehicles. The Green Vehic e Guide
    provides detailed information on emissions (including air pollution and greenhouse gas scores
    for each model), and the Fuel Economy Guide focuses on fue efficiency (including side-by-side
    fue economy comparisons and a customized fuel cost calculator).

2. Drive smart
    To improve fuel economy and  reduce greenhouse gas emissions, go easy on the
    brakes and gas pedal, avoid hard accelerations, reduce time spent idling, and unload
    unnecessary items in your trunk to reduce weight. If you have a removable roof rack and
    you are not using it, take it off to improve your fuel economy by as much as 5 percent.  Use
    overdrive and cruise control on your car if you have those features.

3. Tune your ride
    A well-maintained car is more fuel-efficient, produces lower greenhouse gas emissions,
    is more reliable, and  is safer! Keep your car well-tuned, follow the manufacturer's
    maintenance schedule, and use the recommended grade of motor oi
    replace your vehicle's air filter regularly.
Also check and
4. Check your tires
   Check your tire pressure regularly. Under-inflation increases tire wear, reduces your fuel
   economy by up to 3 percent, and leads to increased emissions of greenhouse gases and
   air pollutants. If you don't know the correct tire pressure for your vehicle, you can find it
   listed on the door to the glove compartment or on the driver's side door pillar.

5. Give your car a break
   Use public transportation, carpool, or walk or bike whenever possible to avoid using
   your car. Leaving your car at home just two days a week will reduce greenhouse gas
   emissions by an average of 1,600 pounds per year. Whenever possible, combine activities
   and errands into one trip. For daily commuting, consider options such as telecommuting
   (working from home via phone or over the Internet)  that can reduce the  stress of
   commuting, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save you money.

6. Use renewable fuels
   Both E85 and biodiesel are renewable fuels that
   can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from
   yourvehicle. E85 is a fuel blend containing
   85 percent renewable ethanol, and
   can be used in certain vehicles called
   flex fuel vehicles (FFVs). Biodiesel is a
   renewable fuel made from agricultural
   resources such as vegetable oils. DOE's
   Alternative Fueling Station Locator can
   help you locate both E85 and biodiesel
   fuel stations in your area.
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