Away from Home: The Car Ideas to fight climate change & save the environment
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86 Don’t accelerate so fast
96 Use Used parts when possible Read More Read More
100 Use self driving features on autos Read More
142 Record your trips to analyze the amount you travel
167 Buy a self driving car Read More
169 Use non-toxic cleaner when washing car Read More
179 Regularly maintain your vehicle Read More
180 Crack your car window when parked in the sun in the summer
181 Used car vent fan to exhaust hot air when parked
183 Use professional car wash service instead of washing it yourself Read More
265 Put a couple hundred thousand miles on your cars
269 Remove excess weight from your car Read More
270 Rent energy efficient vehicles Read More
280 Use bucket when washing car to reduce amount of water used Read More
345 Use E85 Gas if possible Read More
425 Use cruise control
426 Make sure your tires are properly inflated Read More
427 Don’t idle your car and wait for it to cool down
428 Don’t drive aggressively Read More
429 Brake gently by anticipating stops
430 Avoid rush hour if you can
431 When getting into a hot car roll down the windows open the sun roof
432 Park in a shady spot
433 Find your sweet spot for mileage
434 If stopping for more than 30 seconds turn off the engine
435 Avoid carrying items on the roof of your car Read More
436 Don’t use luggage racks
437 When buying a vehicle compare gasoline ratings
438 Buy a hybrid Read More
439 Get in your car, adjust the mirror and fasten the seat belt, then start the car.
440 Map your route before you get lost
442 Use car wash that recycles the water
456 Have cutoff nozzle on your hose when not using it while washing car
494 Don’t top off tank - it forces fumes into the air
561 Recycle your car when done with it Read More
570 Check your gas cap to make sure it isn’t cracked
590 Use right grade of gasoline Read More
660 Purchase radial tires or low rolling tires Read More
671 Don’t wash your car in the driveway, wash it on the lawn Read More
672 Recycle motor oil
682 Maintain fuel system in car
683 Periodically check emissions system
684 Maintain the radiator in the car for proper cooling
723 Use ride sharing services
724 Learn to read full economy labels on cars
758 Turn car air conditioning fan to auto Debate
844 Get a white or light colored car Read More
975 Buy an electric car Read More
980 Downsize your vehicle Read More
1001 If your car uses excessive oil get rid of the car or fix it
1133 Download a transit app to your phone
1056 You use less energy with in car going 60 with windows closed and AC on
1057 Scrap car windows of ice manually rather than with defroster
1058 Don't wait for car to heat up before leaving
1185 Buy biodegradable, non-toxic golf balls Read More
1188 DIY Make produce bags from t-shirts Read More
1189 a taxi may be greener than Uber or Lyft Read More
1216 Buy plastic free flip-flops Read More
1220 Avoid buying cds and dvds Read More
1235 Be a van pool driver read more