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Global warming

An increase in the Earth’s near-surface and oceanic temperatures that many believe to be caused by man’s production of greenhouse gasses.

Greenhouse gases

Gases, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and CFC’s, which cause a greenhouse effect on Earth. Many believe the planet is warming, and that man’s increased contribution of greenhouse gasses is to blame.
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Hybrid

A vehicle propelled by a combination of power sources, such as a gasoline engine with electric motor assistance, to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

Hydrogen

The most abundant element in the universe.

Hydrogen vehicle

Some hydrogen vehicles burn hydrogen like gasoline, while others use is it to generate electricity via a fuel cell. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles emit only water as “exhaust” and are considered zero emissions vehicles.

Hypermiling

The “sport” of maximizing fuel economy via techniques (many of them not recommended) such as turning off the engine while coasting, driving behind large vehicles to reduce or eliminate wind resistance, etc.
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