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Green Transportation Summit and Expo (GTSE)
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Forth Roadmap Conference
September 24 - September 26
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Teton Raptor Center Discourages Idling
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Christy LewisEach year, cars, trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles in the US waste an enormous amount of fuel running their engines while their vehicles are stationary. Also known as idling, this act effectively reduces vehicle fuel efficiency to 0 mpg and nationwide, wastes 6 billion gallons of gasoline equivalent annually (Alternative Fuels Data Center). That’s enough gas […]
Winter Fuel Economy Tips
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques, Uncategorized/by Christy LewisSix Tips to Cut Fuel Costs and Unnecessary Idling When Winter Hits How can I improve my gas mileage while driving this winter? Whether taking that long-awaited ski trip or just commuting to work in the frigid weather, there are several things you can do to improve your fuel economy and save money in the […]
May Question of the Month
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Christy LewisQuestion of the Month: How can I improve my gas mileage while driving this summer? Answer: Whether you are taking a summer road trip or just running errands around town, there are things you can do to improve your fuel economy and save money on fuel in the summertime. You may notice an increase in […]
Transition Streets
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Christy LewisWant to learn simple, practical changes to your home and habits to live more sustainably? Ready to begin a journey to a lifestyle that uses less energy? Check out Transition Streets!
Idling Revealed
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Christy LewisWritten by Billy Karis Each year, cars, trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles in the US waste an enormous amount of fuel running their engines while their vehicles are stationary. Also known as idling, this act effectively reduces vehicle fuel efficiency to 0 mpg and nationwide, wastes 6 billion gallons of gasoline equivalent annually (Alternative Fuels Data […]
What is zero waste?
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Alicia CoxGuest blogger, Tanya Anderson, is a Coalition partner through the Sustainability Series. What is zero waste? Fifteen years ago you might not have found an answer to that question. Today, a Google search will yield more than 40 millions results. On February 21, a crowd gathered in Jackson’s Home Ranch Exhibit Hall to learn more […]
To Idle or Not to Idle – There’s No Question About it
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Alicia CoxIn this day of high fuel costs, a tight economy, population growth, and climate change, it is imperative that we are all armed with the current facts about engine idling. Idling is defined as running a vehicle engine when the vehicle is standing still. It sounds downright silly, really. Who would want to do that? We […]
Thoughts on Car Sharing
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Alicia CoxHave you heard of ride share, car share or peer-to-peer car sharing programs? Does Zipcar ring a bell, or even our local backcountryride.com? These types of programs are prevalent in large cities and at universities; they boast an astounding 15 million car sharing members in North America. Though there seems to be a niche they […]
idle-free campaign taking root
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Christy Lewisidle-free campaign taking root http://ow.ly/6J7C8
Today’s Eco-Driving Tip: Avoid Rapid Starts and Stops
/in Petroleum Reduction Techniques/by Christy LewisToday’s Eco-Driving Tip: Avoid Rapid Starts and Stops Gentle acceleration and braking can save more than $1 per gallon, according to the U.S. EPA. What are some other easy eco-driving tips?