Green Vehicles

Green Vehicles

Updated: April 06, 2011

By Christa Fletcher

With global warming continuing to affect the planet's weather and environment, teens are finding ways to do their part. Whether it's taking a subway, walking to school, or riding their bikes, people are cutting down on carbon emissions when they travel.

We'd like to know how you are getting from here to there with the environment in mind. Cast your vote for you favorite eco-rides in the gallery below and check out more fun stuff related to keeping Mother Earth clean and green.
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What's your favorite eco-ride?

Vote on your top green choices when it comes to transportation and helping the environment.

 
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Video: Hybrid Shortage

Hybrids are hot right now, but after the quake car makers are having a tough time delivering.

 
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Gallery: New Green Vehicles in 2010

View photos of new vehicles and concept cars from the Los Angeles Auto Show.

 
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Pop Quiz: Electric Cars

Celebrate the debut of the first affordable all-electric car!

 
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The Leaf Rolls Out in Japan

Nissan released its Leaf electric car, trumpeting its zero-emission technology and practicality. The demonstrations include video of the hatchback zipping through snow and water.

 
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Going Green

Simple ways to save your planet. With videos, games and quizzes, the change starts NOW.

 
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Video: Hop on the Bio Bus

Do you know what a powerhouse cell is? Watch this segment about a traveling biology and environmental lab to find out!

 
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Video: Hop on the Bio Bus

Do you know what a powerhouse cell is? Watch this segment about a traveling biology and environmental lab to find out!

 
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Video: New Fuel Standards

What putting gas in the car might be like in 10 years.

 
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Video: The Solar Decathalon in Washington D.C.

Rain didn't stop visitors from checking out the display of homes developed for the competition by the U.S. Department of Energy.

 
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Solar Decathalon

Twenty college and university teams in a competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house.

 
 

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