Monday, June 16, 2008

Cheap Gas and your carbon footprint


Find information on gas consumption (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety for new and used cars and trucks at Fueleconomy.gov. It is most frequently searched for its "side by side" or "class" comparisons of new cars. Calculate your carbon footprint by entering the car you drive, how many miles you drive and the type of driving you do.

Gasbuddy can direct you to the low price gas stations nearest to you. It covers the U.S. and Canada and is updated frequently each day. Just enter your zip code and find the cheapest gas near that location.

The library has the printed version of The Model Year 2008 Fuel Economy Guide on the Consumer Table on the second floor just behind the Information Desk. Come in and take a look.

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