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2011 Nissan LEAF
106/92 MP Charge Zero tailpipe emissions/Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) 100% electric
- no gas required. Nissan LEAF™ is built to go 100 miles on a single charge EPA
ESTIMATED - depending on the conditions, when your battery is new your range may
vary anywhere from 138 - 62 miles.
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2011 Chevrolet VOLT (EPA
ESTIMATED 35 MILES GAS FREE ON A SINGLE CHARGE AND ADDITIONAL 340 MILES ON A SINGLE
TANK. Contains an electric drive unit with 150 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque and a quiet,
on-board generator/engine, 1.4L Internal Combustion Engine (80 hp), requires premium
fuel.
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Hybrid rules for driving in the HOV laneon the Long Island Expressway |
Through the Clean Pass Program, eligible hybrids may use the Long Island Expressway
HOV lanes, regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. Vehicles must display
the Clean Pass vehicle sticker, available from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
A list of eligible vehicles is available on the Clean Pass Program
website.
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10 Ways to go Green |
1. Driving at 60mph uses up to 9% less fuel than at 70mph and, on more advanced vehicles, motorists can take advantage of cruise control – a steady speed is also more fuel efficient.
2. Keep weight down – ensure your car is as free of clutter as possible, and remove roof and bicycle racks when not in use.
3. Plan your journey and use a satellite-navigation system or on-line routing site before you set off. Getting lost or stuck in traffic pumps additional CO2 into the atmosphere.
4. Travel outside of rush hour to avoid congestion.
5. Try not to use all of your car gadgets at once – they all use energy and contribute to your vehicle's CO2 output.
6. Be a better driver and read the road ahead – hang back from the traffic in front so you don't have to brake and accelerate every time it slows down and speeds up.
7. Turn engines off when stuck in traffic or when waiting for passengers to arrive.
8. Consider offsetting your emissions – look at websites such as www.climatecare.org that can help calculate your CO2 output.
9. Look at car sharing, set up a system at your place of work or start a car-sharing school-run.
10. Consider trading in your car for a hybrid
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