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Fuel economy is about maximizing the number of miles your vehicle can travel on a gallon of fuel. The cost of fuel has a major impact on fuel economy. Check out these great fuel economy articles from HowStuffWorks.

How to Start a Carpool

Featured Article: How to Start a Carpool

If you yearn for the days of chatting with friends during the bus ride to school, then joining a carpool might allow you to relive those glory years. See more »

Can a car get 100 miles per gallon?

Can a car get 100 miles per gallon?

The 100 mpg car is being promoted by Google.org in an effort to reduce oil use and harmful emissions. Learn all about Google's 100 mpg car program.

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Can carbon fiber solve the oil crisis?

Can carbon fiber solve the oil crisis?

One of the easiest ways to increase a car's efficiency is to reduce its weight. Carbon fiber -- a material as light as it is strong -- could do just that.

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Green Driving Quiz

Green Driving Quiz

With skyrocketing gasoline prices, drivers everywhere are seeking ways to improve their fuel economy. Find out how green your knowledge is with the green driving quiz.

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How Aerodynamics Work

How Aerodynamics Work

Most people never think about driving through a wall; however, drivers do it each and every day -- except the "wall" is actually a wall of air and your car's aerodynamics help you break through it.

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How Alternative Fuel Pricing Works

How Alternative Fuel Pricing Works

As gas prices rise and dire warnings about global warming take over the news, consumers are considering alternatives to gasoline. How much could fuels from corn and vegetable oil run you? And who's setting the price?

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How Car Sharing Works

How Car Sharing Works

Gone are the days when you battled your brother over your mom's car keys. Now, car sharing is civilized, organized and affordable.

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How EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Works

How EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Works

Why do the EPA fuel economy numbers almost always seem to be off base? It has a lot to do with the way the EPA evaluates new cars and trucks for their energy consumption.

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How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were mandatory?

How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were mandatory?

As gas prices spike daily, we're all looking to save money at the pumps. But if your car uses daytime running lights, be prepared to dig deep into your wallet.

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How the 2008 EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Work

How the 2008 EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Work

Word on the street is gas prices are soaring. But as people begin to scour auto dealers for fuel efficient cars, they might notice efficiency ratings have changed a bit.

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How the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Works

How the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Works

Since its formation in 1967, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has created a number of mandates that have shaped the car industry in surprising ways. Do you live in a California emissions state?

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How the Hydrogen Economy Works

How the Hydrogen Economy Works

With fossil fuels in limited supply, the ever-increasing consumption of this commodity causes problems ranging from global warming to dependence on outside oil sources. Hydrogen is a possible fix, and the technology to take advantage of it is already out there. Find out the benefits of and hurdles facing a hydrogen economy.

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How to Start a Carpool

How to Start a Carpool

If you yearn for the days of chatting with friends during the bus ride to school, then joining a carpool might allow you to relive those glory years.

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Top 10 Green Driving Tips

Top 10 Green Driving Tips

Let's face it: Gas will never go on sale, but there are ways to save. What 10 things can you do to make your driving (and lifestyle) a little greener?

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What speed should I drive to get maximum fuel efficiency?

What speed should I drive to get maximum fuel efficiency?

I know that the faster I drive my car the more gas it uses. But on the other hand I'll get to my destination in less time. Is there a "sweet spot" on the speedometer that would give me maximum fuel efficiency? And if so is it different for different car models?

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How to Get Better Fuel Economy

How to Get Better Fuel Economy

With gasoline prices continuing their wild fluctuations many consumers are demanding more fuel-efficient cars and trucks. We’ll give you tips to improve your car’s gas mileage and tell you how to buy a fuel-efficient vehicle.

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