By a vehicle that not only suits your needs, but that is energy efficient. Choose hybrid vehicles or vehicles with high MPG ratings. Make sure to evaluate the City and Highway MPG ratings equally, as these numbers may be dramatically different.

Support automobile manufacturers that offer wide varieties of fuel efficient vehicles. Ask vehicle manufacturers about fuel cell, hybrid, electric and other new technologies that may be in development. The more interest in the market, the more likely these vehicles will make it to market.

Get your emissions tested every year to ensure that you are meeting government required mandates. Emissions testing helps get harmful vehicles off the road.

Be mindful of Ozone Action Days or pollution watches in your community. Stay off the roads during these days to contribute to the local government attempts at environmentally responsible action.

Maintain your vehicle properly by keeping tires rotated and inflated properly, fluids at proper levels and overall maintenance care. The better your car runs, the less likely it will be to emit extra carbon emissions.

Walk or ride bicycles to local stores or parks. Reducing the amount of carbon emissions from simple car trips to the store promotes good health and environmental responsibility.

Carpool to work! There are many carpool networks to join on-line or you can start talking to co-workers about it.  This is a great way to get to know new people, while taking an extra car or two off the road each day.

Drive the speed limit. Driving above the speed limit puts added stress on your vehicles engine, thus causing an increase in gasoline consumption.

Park in shaded areas or in the garage during extreme temperatures to prevent engine stress or increased demands on your vehicles cooling systems. Consider driving with open windows instead of air-conditioning.

Move closer to work or school. Shorter commutes mean a greater chance for using public transportation or a shorter commute.