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Anything you can do—walk, ride a bike, car pool, try car-sharing—to lessen the massive negative impact of the American car culture is strongly suggested. For those in situations where owning a car is almost impossible to avoid, the greenest choice just may be a hybrid. To drive on the right side of the green street, pull into Planet Green's "How to Go Green: Hybrid Cars."
Top Tips for Greening Your Hybrid Car
Ask Planet Green: An excellent place to get started is the PG guide called "Buying Green Hybrid Cars."
Do Your Homework: Besides PG's input, it's crucial for potential hybrid buyers to define their needs and goals, to educate themselves, and to become familiar with local policies (some local governments offer special exemptions for hybrid vehicles).
Good Habits: Even the greenest hybrid owner can't let down when it comes to practicing eco-driving habits, e.g. keeping tires properly filled, not overloading your vehicle, and driving at a constant speed.
Did You Know?
- The amount of money you save per year from buying a hybrid is $3,750
- There are 22 hybrid vehicles on the market that have a lower total cost of ownership than their conventional counterparts over a five-year/70,000 mile period
- The average fuel efficiency of new vehicles by 2020 that manufacturers currently have the technology to create by improving conventional engines is 40 mpg
For more on Hybrid Car Tips check out Planet Green's Guide, How to Go Green: Hybrid Car. For more on Going Green, check out the Planet Green How to Go Green Archives.
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