Transportation

Light-duty vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs) account for roughly 16% of our country's total carbon emissions. Thankfully, there's never been more smart, accessible options for people looking to get around town the sustainable way. These options can not only improve your community's air quality and public health, but they will save you money at the same time.

Test drive an electric vehicle (EV)

After conducting online research about available models, I will complete a test drive at a local dealer.
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Why Go Plug-In?

Plug-In America's Shopping Assistant has all the info you need when shopping for an EV
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Commit to an electric vehicle (EV)

I will switch to an electric vehicle and save at least $800 in fuel costs alone and prevent about 3 tons of carbon emissions compared to a typical gasoline-powered car every year.
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Why Go Plug-In?

Plug-In America's Shopping Assistant has all the info you need when shopping for an EV
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Walk or bike instead

I will walk or bike (___) mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid up to (___) pounds of carbon emissions.
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Drawdown Solution #59: Bike Infrastructure
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Telecommute when possible

I will telecommute to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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Drawdown Solution #63: Telepresence

Forbes: Benefits of Telecommuting for the Future of Work
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Ridesharing

I will use ridesharing or carpool for (___) mile(s) per day and avoid (___) pounds of carbon emissions.
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Drawdown Solution #75: Ridesharing

Lyft rides are now carbon neutral
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Drive speed limit

I will drive the speed limit to increase my fuel economy by 7% –14% .
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Fueleconomy.gov's driving tips to improve fuel economy

Comprehensive guide on how to improve fuel economy
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Use public transit

I will use public transit (___) mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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Drawdown Solution #37: Mass Transit
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Keep tires properly inflated

I will keep my tires properly inflated to maximize my vehicle's fuel efficiency.
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Fueleconomy.gov's driving tips to improve fuel economy

Comprehensive guide on how to improve fuel economy
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Get regular car maintenance checks

I will get regular car maintenance checks to ensure that my vehicle is running as efficiently as possible.
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Fueleconomy.gov's driving tips to improve fuel economy

Comprehensive guide on how to improve fuel economy
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Combine errands

I will combine errands and avoid multiple trips to increase my own time efficiency and to minimize my vehicle emissions.
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Fueleconomy.gov's tips on planning efficient trips
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Roll windows down instead of A/C

I will use the natural cooling of putting my windows down when in the car instead of the air conditioning.
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Fueleconomy.gov's driving tips to improve fuel economy

Comprehensive guide on how to improve fuel economy
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Remove excess weight in the car

I will avoid keeping or transporting heavy objects in the car because this practice more quickly depletes fuel, improving my fuel economy by 1% for every 100 pounds of excess weight removed.
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Fueleconomy.gov's tips on planning efficient trips
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Minimize idling in your car

I will minimize the amount of time spent idling in my car to avoid wasting fuel.
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Department of Energy shows that stopping your engine is the way to go
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Keep RPMs low (avoid leadfoot, coast into stops)

I will keep my car engine's RPMs low by avoiding abrupt accelerations and coasting into stops, improving my fuel economy by 15% –30% .
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Fueleconomy.gov's driving tips to improve fuel economy

Comprehensive guide on how to improve fuel economy
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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