Buy Smart
	The choices you make when buying a vehicle play a large part in determining how environmentally friendly your driving will be. Select a low impact car. It's So Easy: Gas mileage – The better the fuel economy, the more money you'll save at the pump, reducing greenhouse gases and our dependence on oil. Emissions rating– Every car has an emissions rating comparing it with other cars in its class; select the lowest emission vehicle that fits your needs.     Type of fuel used:  Diesel vehicles get better fuel economy than comparable gasoline vehicles but have higher emissions of toxic particles; natural gas, propane and biofuels like ethanol and vegetable oils are generally cleaner and produce fewer greenhouse gases but fueling infrastructure is still underdeveloped.  Electric cars require no gasoline, but require energy generated at power plants.  Greenhouse gas score:  A car's greenhouse gas score shows the amount of carbon dioxide emissions compared with other vehicles; the higher the CO2, the lower the score. Hybrid design:  Gas-electric hybrid vehicle technology is advancing rapidly and offers many benefits, including greater fuel economy than gasoline or diesel cars. Over 20 models are available for the 2008 model year.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website also has a Green Vehicle Guide (http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles) providing air pollution and greenhouse gas scores for all vehicles.
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	Useful Links: http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/ http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/hybrid_sbs.shtml