Driving & the Environment
We’ve come a long way with over 100 years of driving automobiles. There have been dramatic improvements in safety, comfort, speed, and fuel efficiency. However, we’ve also become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of driving. Chief among these are green house gas emissions, consumption of non-renewable gasoline, and the pollution of our soil through oil and tires. Here is some of our favorite reading that helps mitigate environmental concerns.
- Department of Energy's FuelEconomy.gov: improving your gas mileage
- Car Talk: a guide to better fuel economy
- Ehow.com: how to recycle motor oil
- Carpooling in NJ: our links to save gas and reduce emissions
- JD Power.com: recommendations on environmentally friendly vehicles
- Consumer Reports: green car guide
- EPA.gov: green vehicle guide
- Cars.com: guide to green vehicles
- Cars.com: fuel economy, and "Quick Quiz: Should I Buy a Hybrid Car?"
- US Dept. of Energy: alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
- UNEP sponsored “Greener Driving": simple tips to help save the environment
- The Salvation Army: donate your car to a worthy non-profit group
