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: Green Driving Tip 10: The Junk in Your Trunk |
: Green Driving Tip 9: Your Wallet is Riding on Your Tires |
: Green Driving Tip 8: Limit Your Need for Speed |
: Green Driving Tip 7: Want fries with that alternative fuel? |
: Green Driving Tip 6: Time to trade in for a more efficient car? |
: Green Driving Tip 5: Car Pooling |
: Green Driving Tip 4: (Car) Sharing is Caring |
: Green Driving Tip 3: Another One Rides the Bus |
: Green Driving Tip 2: The Four-day Workweek |
: Green Driving Tip 1: Telecommuting |
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