Climate Action Quiz: Transportation

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of the following engines does your car occupy?
- A.
  Gas Engine
- B.
  Electric/Hybrid
- C.
  Diesel Engine
2.
How much mileage is on your current vehicle?
- A.
  Less than 50,000 miles
- B.
  Between 50,000-99,999 miles
- C.
  Between 100,000-199,999 miles
- D.
  More than 200,000 miles
3.
Are you employed or enrolled in school?
- A.
  Yes, I work full-time.
- B.
  Yes, I work part-time.
- C.
  Yes, I am a full time student.
- D.
  Yes, I am in night school or something similar.
- E.
  Yes, I am both employed and enrolled in school.
- F.
  No, I am neither employed nor I am enrolled in school.
4.
How many hours of the week do you spend traveling between home and work/school?
- A.
  Less than 1.5 hours
- B.
  Between 1.5 hours and 5 hours
- C.
  More than 5 hours
5.
How often are you required to travel to a company or campus location other than your primary place of work of schooling?
- A.
  Almost Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Almost Always
6.
What do you do for a living?
- A.
  White Collar/Tech/Non-manual Work
- B.
  Other
7.
Are you the parent or guardian of minors?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  No, but I have one on the way; or No, but I take care of children often.
8.
How would you describe the commute to local conveniences (grocery stores, department stores, shopping areas)?
- A.
  Rural, Low Traffic, Less than a 5 drive minutes Away
- B.
  Rural, Low Traffic, More than a 5 drive minutes Away
- C.
  Suburban/Downtown, Low-High Traffic, Less than a 5 minute drive Away
- D.
  Suburban/Downtown, Low-High Traffic, More than a 5 minute drive Away
9.
During which part of the day do your family/individual extracurricular or social commitments take place?
- A.
  Before 8 am
- B.
  Early Mornings
- C.
  Around Lunchtime
- D.
  Late Afternoons
- E.
  Evenings (after 5pm)
10.
How often do you travel to southern NH and/or other parts of New England?
- A.
  3 or more times a month
- B.
  Less than 3 times a month
- C.
  Occasionally
- D.
  Never or Almost Never
11.
How often do you sit in traffic each day?
- A.
  Less than 10 min a day
- B.
  More than 10 min a day
12.
What do you prioritize most in ground travel ?
- A.
  Time
- B.
  Convenience
- C.
  Affordability
- D.
  Low Emissions
13.
Do you live 5 miles or closer to an accessible solar panel?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
14.
Which best describes the environmental landscape surrounding your home and property?
- A.
  Shady
- B.
  Open
15.
Are there three or fewer years left in your Hybrid/EV's lifetime?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
16.
Do you drive a hybrid or EV?
- A.
  Hybrid
- B.
  Plug-in Hybrid
- C.
  Electric Vehicle
17.
Do you use solar energy to charge your battery?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Upper Valley Advance Transit
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Taking the bus reduces CO2 emission by 60%! Consider taking the Advance Transit instead of driving if it covers your planned route.
2.
Consider Carpooling Once/Twice a Week
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Try carpooling with a friend on two of your driving trips per week. Not only do you save carbon emissions, but you and a good friend could chat and commute together! The carbon emissions of carpooling are even greater than that of driving a hybrid car.
3.
Purchase an Electric Bike or an Electric Scooter
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Biking only releases 16g of CO2 per km driven per person, which is only 6% of emission for driving! Biking is also very convenient for short distance travel.Electric scooter are more efficient than cars and are more suitable for medium distances than bikes. Driving an electric scooter allows you to cover almost the same distances as driving a car with lower carbon emissions from production and use.
4.
If you own more than one vehicle, drive the one that gets better gas mileage whenever possible
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Driving releases the most CO-- the average passenger vehicle emits about 404 grams of CO2 per mile! While driving is essential in some cities and towns, you can choose to drive a more fuel efficient car when possible!
5.
Stagger Work Hours to Avoid Rush Hour
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Rush hour is not only time consuming but also environmentally unfriendly. Avoid rush hours when possible to enjoy a smoother trip and help the environment.
6.
Consider Investing in Home Solar
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For each kilowatt hour (kWh) that your home solar produces, you save 1 kWh electricity produced by your local power utility, reducing a huge amount of carbon emission. In fact, investing in a home solar reduces about 400 gallons of CO2 emission per year, which is equivalent to driving a car nonstop for one entire year!
7.
Consider Utilizing Community Solar
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If there is a community solar, definitely consider utilizing it! Using community solar instead of electricity reduces about 400 gallons of CO2 emission per year, which is equivalent to driving a car nonstop for one entire year!
8.
Recycle your EV battery
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EVs sold in 2019 alone accounted for more than one-quarter of the total battery capacity deployed (16 GWh) (Ambrose et al. 2020). By recycling batteries, build-up of lithium batteries in oceans and landfills can be prevented.
9.
Volunteer to use your Electric Vehicle for Carpooling
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Carpooling is a time and energy efficient way for transportation. These positive effects can be magnified with the inclusion of an electric vehicle.
10.
Volunteer to use your Hybrid for Carpooling
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Carpooling is a time and energy efficient way for transportation. These positive effects can be magnified with the inclusion of a hybrid vehicle.
11.
Vote for a Green Government Official
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Public policy is essential when it comes to combating climate change and creating an eco-friendly society. By voting for a Green Government Official, policies that benefit our environment will be able to be passed.
12.
Consider Efficient Driving Habits
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Aggressive driving habits include aggressive acceleration and sudden breaking. Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 15% to 30% at highway speeds. Efficient driving also means minimizing idling. A car left idling for more than 10 seconds produces more CO2 than stoping and restarting the engine.
13.
Consider Prioritizing Maintenance
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Keep tires properly inflated, use proper motor oil, and remember to check and replace your air filter regularly. This will keep your car driving as safely and efficiently as possible.
14.
Purchase/Switch to a Hybrid Car
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Hybrids are very efficient for short journeys at slower speeds, running mostly on electric. The also have much better efficiency in urban or high traffic settings.
15.
Purchase/Switch to an EV
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An electric vehicle will save an owner $6,000 to $10,000 in the long-run. Electric vehicles are also much better for the environment. Driving and electric vehicle can save 4.3 metric tons of carbon per year compared to a conventional car.
16.
Purchase/Switch to a Low Emission Vehicle
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Low Emissions Vehicles are much better for the environment. They emit less than 75g of carbon dioxide per kilometer travelled.
17.
Take the Greyhound
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Taking the bus reduces CO2 emission by 60%! Consider taking a Greyhound bus if there is one to your planned destination. This is a create way to reduce your carbon emissions and travel long distances with less stress.
18.
Telework or Engage in a Zoom Conference
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It is a time and energy efficient way to do work, catch up, or engage in conversation. Teleworking can save you money on fuel and time spent traveling, all while reducing your carbon footprint.
19.
When Renting a Car Ask for a Model That Gets Better Fuel Economy
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A typical passenger vehicle emits over 4.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year; anything that can be done to improve fuel economy, lighten time on the road, or carpool with others is imperative if we are to improve our relationship with the environment, including even just choosing a fuel efficient car when renting.

Climate Action Quiz: Transportation

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