Tips

Avoiding idling when parked is a
BIG WIN! Save money. Improve air quality. Reduce carbon emissions. Conserve energy.

Warm-ups?

Just start it and drive gently to warm up (above freezing)

Avoid using a remote vehicle starter, which encourages unnecessary idling

Restarting an engine only uses 10 seconds of fuel

Avoid smartphone idling - vehicles are not designed to sit and idle

Lessen emissions and improve student health with a school idle-free campaign!

Fleet managers: increase profits by adopting an idle reduction policy!

Avoid polluting, wasteful drive-thrus - park it and go into the place of business

Support roundabouts which reduce idling and accidents

Use Recirculation mode to avoid exhaust fumes from idling and traffic

Beat idling by making that next car a hybrid or electric!

Support an idling restriction law for ALL vehicles, not just trucks

End the vicious cycle: idling contributes to climate change which leads to more idling with AC to cool down

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