What does your commute cost?
Driving solo can really add up—not only in fuel costs, maintenance, and repair—but on the toll it takes on our earth. The changes you make in your daily commute will not only impact your wallet but the effects on global warming too.
Commute Cost:
Based on the data you provided, your financial cost when driving alone is (Source: AAA "Your Driving Costs 2011"):
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Daily Cost:
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Monthly Cost:
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Yearly Cost:
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How can you save?
Ridesharing can cut your monthly commute costs by half or more.
Your expenses are reduced when you carpool—check it out!
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[column col="1/2"]Carpooling with 1 person:[/column]
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[column col="1/2"]Carpooling with 2 people:[/column]
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[column col="1/2"]Carpooling with 3 people:[/column]
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How does your commute contribute to greenhouse emissions?
Transportation vehicles are the single largest contributors to CO2 and other greenhouse emissions. The type of car and the amount of fuel that burns in your vehicle can make a big difference in the sum of global warming.
CO2 Emissions
The production of CO2 in:
[column col="1/2"]Your Vehicle: (according to the data you provided)[/column]
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[column col="1/2"]Small Car (30 MPG):[/column]
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[column col="1/2"]Midsize (21 MPG):[/column]
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[column col="1/2"]Large Car (16 MPG):[/column]
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[column col="1/2"]Truck / SUV (12 MPG):[/column]
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Source: U.S. EPA Personal Emissions Calculator for Greenhouse Gases
How much does your commute pollute?
The average vehicle pollutes .04 pounds/mile on an average daily commute.
Pollution Output:
Based on your commute data, your vehicle generates this much pollution
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Daily Output:
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Monthly Output:
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Yearly Output:
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These figures include reactive organic gases, carbon monoxide emissions, nitrogen oxide, PM10, and sulfur dioxides.
