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Driving with cruise control, avoiding jack-rabbit starts, going the speed limit, and other tricks can conserve gas even if you don't drive a hybrid. Learn why these things really work.

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High gas prices aren't going away any time soon, so making each gallon go farther benefits our pocketbooks as much as it helps reduce pollution. Get gas-saving tips from "hypermilers" who squeeze every ounce of efficiency from their cars. Don't forget that trip-planning and carpooling lower your gas bill too.

Garmin offering "eco" cable to go with systems

Garmin has revealed screen shots of its new Eco-Route add-on for the Nuvi 1xxx GPS systems with Bluetooth. The Eco-Route is a cable that plugs into your car's diagnostic communications port and feeds data to your GPS. ...

How to save money by slowing down

Slowing down may be counterintuitive, but it's good for your sanity, your wallet, and the planet.

Will low rolling resistance tires save enough gas to justify their cost?

A tire retailer puts LRR green tires from various manufacturers to the test.

Do car air conditioners have to consume 7 billion gallons of gas per year?

The government has made more significant steps towards boosting car fuel efficiency recently, especially with the new CAFE standards, and now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory is trying to facilitate progress by zeroing in on one particular part of

Pick your green battles

Focus on the making green changes in the areas where your actions will have the most impact instead of worrying about stuff that doesn't ultimately matter.

Take it to the limit: On speed limits

Why 55 mph is the magic number for saving fuel? It's such a drag.

Five surprising tips to make your car last longer

Most of what you think you know about keeping your car alive is probably wrong. Here are some creative tips for keeping your car around for hundreds of thousands of miles.

How to use your cell phone in green ways

Shopping, carpooling, even finding cheap gas are all easier thanks to free, eco-friendly applications and texting services for your cell phone.

Chevy to bring Spark microcar to the U.S. in 2010

Last year Chevy asked the world to choose the most attractive of three microcar concepts. Over two-million people voted for the Chevy Beat, making it the winner by a substantial margin. Now, Chevy is promising to produce the Beat, but they're giving it an

Word of the year 2008: Hypermiling

Green ideas are becoming part of everyday lingo, as evidenced by the New Oxford American Dictionary's 2008 word of the year.

Didn't we learn anything from the 1970s energy crisis?

This summer of high gas prices isn't a first -- America experienced a major energy crisis 30 years ago, and we rose to the challenge.

Nissan ECO Pedal stops lead-foot driving

A counter push-back control mechanism and a dashboard indicator on new cars will improve fuel efficiency by 5-10%.

Saving gas isn't just for tree-huggers anymore

No matter if you drive a Prius or a Hummer, you can probably stand to save a few bucks on gas right now. Here is our collection of tips for getting the most out of each gallon.

Drive slow, save money -- really

Is it really true that driving slower saves gas? In a word: yes.

Why MPG is a stupid measurement

If we rated cars by with a gallons-per-10,000-mile system, we'd have a more accurate measure of efficiency. And we'd really know how many gallons of gas we're burning.

5 iPhone apps that can save you gas

Earth2Tech lists five iPhone applications that are cooler than using a notepad and pen to track your mileage. They each cost about the same as a new notepad at the drug store.

Drive smart, save money

Want to know how much money you can save by driving smart? Take the Drive Smarter Challenge.

6 stupidly simple steps to save billions of gallons of gas

A tremendous amount of gasoline could be saved with some very simple measures.

Buddy up in the car

Carpool to work at least once or twice a week, and you'll save money, lower stress, and cut pollution.

Smart drivers take a cue from Europe

Silicon Valley already loves the Prius. Now tech heads are getting a sneak-peek at one of Europe's most eco-friendly cars. Check out the reviews.