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Go Green on the Road:
Greening Transportation Links

We have compiled a list of some useful resources relating to the Green Building Movement. If you have a suggestion for a website or article you think others would find interesting or useful, please let us know by contacting us!

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Resources on protecting the environment on the road.
www.epa.gov/epahome/trans.htm

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - The EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide
www.epa.gov/greenvehicles

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy section on driving and car maintenance.
www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/driving.html

eRideShare - eRideShare puts the power of the Internet to work, connecting commuters or cross-country travelers going the same way. Put two people together in one car instead of separately in two cars, and the greenhouse emissions are cut in half.
www.erideshare.com

Carpool Connect - Internet forum for connecting with carpoolers in your area.
www.carpoolconnect.com

Public Transportation - Public transportation provides greater freedom, access, opportunity and choice for Americans. This website is designed to better inform the public about the benefits and importance of public transportation for all Americans — even if they never board a train or a bus.
www.publictransportation.org

Planet Green - 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network with a robust online presence and community.   This section is dedicated to going green in transportation.
planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport

GreenCar.com - Consistent and thorough coverage of vehicles and technologies that takes environmental performance into account.
www.greencar.com

GreenCars - Offers ratings, green driving tips and consumer resources for being green on the road.
www.greencars.org

Car Bibles - Everything the DIY car enthusiast needs to know about basic car maintenance, wheels, tires, engine oil or motor oil, suspension (including springs and shock absorbers), brakes (disc brakes and drum brakes), gearboxes, transmissions, steering, engines, motors, petrol, gasoline and general car maintenance.
www.carbibles.com

Fuel Cells 2000 - Promoting the commercialization of fuel cells and hydrogen by supplying accurate, unbiased information, developing and disseminating summary materials accessible to a general audience, and providing a portal for researchers, developers, suppliers, government officials, opinion leaders and others interested in the sector.
www.fuelcells.org

U.S. Fuel Cells Council - The US Fuel Cell Council is an industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States.
www.usfcc.com

Automotive News Green Car Conference - Ofers a product showcase of green vehicles, parts and technology along with the first Automotive News PACE Environmental Awards. All told, this one-day green conference will be the premier resource of people and products -- where you can get answers to questions that matter to you.
www.autonews.com/Assets/html/08_angc/default.htm

 

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