Test Driving Green – Green Needham

Transportation is now the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. So driving green increasingly means driving electric. The good news is that the automobile industry is increasingly moving to electric vehicles as the future of transportation. Each model year brings more options for “greener” driving, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric vehicles.

EVs are powerful, fun to drive and cost less to own and run than gas-powered vehicles. And electric vehicles aren’t just better for the environment. Here in the northeast, transportation emissions are responsible for 40% of our air pollution – so moving to EVs is better for our health.

We have resources to learn about EVs and vehicle electrification more widely – as corporate and municipal fleets, delivery trucks and more go electric. https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/wp-admin/plugins.php

Green Energy Consumers Alliance - Drive Green Program

Green Needham has partnered with the non-profit Green Energy Consumers Alliance to make it easier for you to go electric. Green Energy Consumers runs a program called “Drive Green” that makes researching, test-driving, and buying or leasing electric cars easier and more affordable.

Electric Vehicles - Energy Coaching Program

Are you thinking of buying an Electric Vehicle (EV), but have questions and don’t want to talk to a car salesman? Would you like to talk to someone who actually owns an EV, maybe the actual EV you are considering? Wondering about charging at home? How much it will cost to run? Green Needham can provide expert advice that is free from commercial bias (we’re not trying to sell you someth...

Electric Vehicles and Solar Panels

Electric vehicles and solar panels: The perfect match! Solar panels and electric cars complement each other. If you install a solar array for your home through, the electricity you generate can be used to charge an electric car. This brings your transportation costs down to zero and reduces your carbon footprint dramatically. If you think you want an electric car at some point, you can choose...

Efficient Driving Tips

Tips for fuel-efficient driving provided by fueleconomy.gov.

Parking Canopies

Installing solar parking canopies is a visible step toward increasing our use of renewable energy, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, supporting Massachusetts jobs and moving toward the statutory commitments of the Global Warming Solutions act and...

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	Drive Green An electric vehicle (EV) discount program - which includes plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars - organized by the non-profit Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Learn all about EVs & sign-up for a test-drive.
	FuelEconomy.gov A U.S. Dept. of Energy/EPA website that offers general information about fuel-efficient cars and EPA ratings, plus specific data on individuals models.
	Green Car Reports Green Car Reports bills itself as the "ultimate guide to cleaner, greener driving." The site offers reviews and road tests of green vehicles and articles about new technological developments.
	greenercars.org A service of the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy), this site publishes the annual GreenerCars ratings.
	InsideEVs Electric Vehicle New, Reviews, and Reports
	Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)/Greater Boston Police Council (GBPC) - Public Works and Public Safety Cooperative Purchasing Program
	NY TImes Electric & Hybrid Vehicles New York Times website allows users to keep up with news about electric and hybrid vehicles, including commentary and archival articles published in the NY Times.
	Plug In America A non-profit advocacy group that aims to "accelerate the shift to plug-in vehicles powered by clean, affordable, domestic electricity." Their website includes a “State Incentives Map” and a “Take Action Page.”
	Plug In Cars Plug in Cars allows users to compare electric cars and plug-in hybrids by features, price, and range. It offers guides about buying and charging EVs + locations of charging stations.