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Cleaner vehicles = cleaner air

Nearly 70 percent of our regions’ air pollution comes from motor vehicle emissions. Other than not driving at all, choosing cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles can significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, air toxics, and other pollutants. And today there are more air-friendly automotive options available than ever – such as hybrids, alternatively-fueled, bi-fueled, or very fuel-efficient cars and trucks. Making clean-air vehicle choices has never been easier.

To find a vehicle best suited for you, explore these resources.

General guides

Green Vehicle Guide: Produced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this guide is designed to help you choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs.

FuelEconomy.gov: Includes a wealth of information on fuel economy, fuel-efficient vehicles, hybrids and gas-saving driving tips.

Hybrids

FuelEconomy.gov: This guide by the U.S. Department of Energy provides side-by-side comparison of various hybrid cars, sport utility vehicles and trucks.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Data Center: This U.S. Department of Energy resource offers a vast collection of information on alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them.

FuelEconomy.gov: Includes information on flex-fuel, bi-fuel, and alternatively fueled vehicles.