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Driving Habits That Can Make a Difference

The Right Way to Warm Up: You can improve fuel efficiency in the first ten minutes of driving your car.
Go farther on a gallon: Sip gas, don't guzzle.
Green Ways to Get Around
Idling Is Not Ideal: By minimizing excessive idling, you can promote fuel efficiency, ensure engine health and improve air quality.
Car Sharing Options: Reduce the costs of owning a car, but get the benefits when you need one--think car sharing!
How Low Can You Go?: Air pressure, weight and drag all contribute to fuel efficiency.
Drive Time: Saving gas is as easy as minimizing drive time.

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