10. Drive with windows up: This sounds so trivial, but it has been proven to work. If you keep your windows up your car will be subject to less drag, which improves the aerodynamic profile of the vehicle. Therefore, cars driven with the windows up are proven to achieve much higher MPG.

10.开窗驾驶：这听起来真是琐碎，但真的很有用。如果你开着窗，根据车辆空气动力学的外形，你的车受的阻力较少。因此，开车窗的车被证明能达到更高的MPG。

11. Remove rook racks: If you have roof racks installed on your car, remove them. If you surf / ski / snowboard, stow the boards inside the car. Roof racks increase the car’s weight and reduce aerodynamic efficiency, which increases the amount of fuel burnt to power the car.

11.移除行李架：要是你车里装了行李架，搬走吧。如果你冲浪、滑雪，就把这些板装到车里去。行李架增加车子的重量，降低空气动力学功效，那会增加车辆燃烧的燃料量。

12. Service regularly: This one can’t be overstated enough. If you want to make sure that your car performs at peak efficiency then you’ll have to get it serviced on a regular basis. Get the oil checked, swap out the brakes, check the exhaust etc. The idea is that a well-kept car will consume less fuel, pump out fewer greenhouse gases and also last longer, which in the longterm helps the environment and your bank balance.

12.定期保养：这可一点也不夸张。如果你想确保你的车子达到最高使用率，那就定期做一下保养吧。检查机油，换个刹车，检查排气装置等等。原因是一辆保养得好的汽车消耗较少的燃料，释放较少的温室气体，使用寿命更长，这样可以在很长一段时间内保持环境和你银行帐户的平衡。

13. Alternative forms of fuel: Refuel your car with an alternative form of fuel such as biodiesel instead of diesel. It can be quite expensive in the short term but it is possible to refit your vehicle to run on gas, ethanol or used fats and vegetable oils. This tactic is especially good if the fuels are locally produced.

13.燃料种类替换：用诸如生物柴油之类的替换型燃料来代替柴油发动你的汽车。这在短期内比较昂贵，但它可能让你的车辆改用汽油、酒精或动植物油。要是这些燃料在地方上生产出来，这一策略尤其精辟。

14. Use premium fuel: If it is not possible to change the type of fuel your car can run on to bio, purchase the more expensive but environmentally friendly premium petrols. While these are still produced from oil, they are more efficient and much cleaner.

14.选用质优价高的燃料：要是让你的汽车改用生物油不可行，就购买贵一点但是有利于环境的质优价高的燃料。虽然它们也是石油提炼出来的，不过它们更加有效率，也更卫生。

15. Carpool: Organised carpooling with your co-workers has quite a few advantages. You actively reduce air pollution, increase outdoor air quality by having 1 car on the road instead of 4. Also, carpooling saves you money and everybody can do it – you might even form some new friendships. You can use a variety of tools online to arrange or find carpooling opportunities – especially on Facebook.

15.合用汽车：和你的同事有计划地合用汽车有很多好处。用一辆车取代四辆，你积极地减少了空气污染，提高了室外空气质量。同时，合用汽车节省了费用，每个人都能这么做——你也许还能交上点新朋友。你可以上网用各种工具来安排和寻找合用汽车的机会——特别是在Facebook上。

16. Hybrid Options: Opt for a hybrid hire car on your next holiday. Not only will you be reducing emissions while you drive, but you will be sending a positive message to the car hire industry by your endorsement of the ‘green’ car. Plus, you get to test drive a hybrid and put it through the motions! Make a more substantial commitment and consider a new hybrid vehicle such as the Toyota Prius or get one of the ultra efficient small cars such as Citroen C4.

16.混租选择：下个假期你就选择混租汽车吧。你不但在开车是减少了排放，通过对“绿色”汽车的认可，你也给汽车租赁业传达了一个积极的信息。另外，你试着驾驶一辆混租车，把这当成一种运动！更加诚实地承诺，考虑租一辆像丰田普锐斯那样的崭新的混租车或者一辆像雪铁龙C4那样超高效率的小车。

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