Ground Transit Actions Guide
The Eco-Driver’s Guide
You don’t need to buy a hybrid or and electric vehicle to reduce your carbon emissions. Every little action counts. To learn more about the carbon emissions from transportation, visit this page
Prioritizing Car Maintenance
Low Impact
Replace clogged air filters
Check your tire pressure monthly
Service your out-of-tune vehicle regularly
System Efficiency
Low Impact
Maintain a low RPM at a stable speed
Reduce unnecessary breaking
Anticipate Traffic Flow
Reduce your idling
Reduce the aerodynamic resistance of your vehicle
Purchase/Switch to a Low Emission Vehicle
Reducing Travel Demand
Medium Impact
Walk or Bike
Stagger Work Hours
Work from Home
Carpool
Take advanced transit at least once a week
Plan/combine trips (warm up your engine)
Fuel Switching
High Impact
Take the Greyhound or Dartmouth Coach
Use alternative, or renewable, fuels instead of petroleum
Purchase/Switch to a Standard Hybrid Vehicle
Purchase/Switch to a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Purchase/Switch to range extending electric vehicle
Purchase/Switch to an Electric Vehicle
