SHiFT® Impact Calculator and Decision Engine
Use this tool to explore how your car affects the environment and get personalized recommendations for its next chapter—whether that’s keeping it on the road, selling it, or recycling it responsibly.
Compare Your Vehicle Choices & Environmental Impact
Understanding your vehicle’s carbon footprint is a vital step toward a sustainable future. With the SHiFT® Impact Calculator and Decision Engine, you can learn your current car’s emissions, compare potential new vehicles to make the most eco-friendly choice, and get personalized recommendations on whether to keep, sell, or recycle your vehicle responsibly.
Getting started is simple: enter your vehicle’s information, share your future transportation plans and needs, and receive results tailored to your situation.
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Why Calculate Your Car's Carbon Footprint?
Transportation is a major contributor to global carbon emissions. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation account for about 28 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making it the largest contributor of U.S. GHG emissions. By assessing your vehicle’s environmental impact, you can:
- Make environmentally friendly purchasing choices for your vehicle.
- Make eco-friendly travel decisions.
- Identify ways to lower your fuel consumption.
- Contribute to the fight against climate change.
How Does the SHiFT® Impact Calculator and Decision Engine Work?
Simply enter key details about your vehicle and some information about your transportation needs and behaviors.
The calculator will estimate your car’s annual CO2 emissions, compare to other alternative transportation choices, and offer insights on how you can make a difference.
Tips for Reducing Your Car's Carbon Footprint
- Examine your transportation choices & behaviors: Not all EVs, Hybrid or FEV’s provide the same benefit.
- Consider a Switch to Electric or Hybrid Vehicles: Eventual conversion will reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However just purchasing new might not have the net positive effect, especially if your annual usage is very low.
- Carpool or Use Public Transport: Sharing rides can cut emissions significantly.
- Regular Maintenance: Keep your car tuned for optimal fuel efficiency.
- Drive Smarter: Avoid idling and accelerate smoothly.
Ready to Take the First Step?
FAQ
1. What is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
2. Why is reducing vehicle emissions important?
Lowering emissions helps combat climate change, improve air quality, and create a healthier environment for future generations.
3. Are there other carbon calculators you would recommend?
Last year we did some analysis of other calculators available online you can check out our review of carbon footprint calculators HERE.