(This post was inspired by and contains quotes from an article on CNN.com. Read it here.)

Think the only way to drive green is to drive slowly?

Think again, says former race car driver Jean Paul Libert. The purpose of his “I Drive Green” campaign is to teach people how to drive with the environment in mind, while disproving that driving green always means minimizing speed. "People think that if you are a green driver, you are slow, but this is not the case," Libert told CNN.

Along with the campaign’s co-founder Indy Car driver Nelson Philippe, Libert uses personal training and online coaching to impart the fuel-saving techniques racers use. “Being a better driver is an obvious way to be green," says Libert. "On average you can easily reduce your fuel consumption and emissions by around 10 percent.” And "getting rid of some of the worst driving techniques can cut emissions by around 30 percent."

Libert says the worst polluters on the road are stop-and-start drivers “who constantly jab at the accelerator.”

Will slowing down improve your gas mileage? Sure, but it's not the only way to boost fuel economy. Libert's top three suggestions to lessen your environmental impact while behind the wheel?

1. "Respect your car. Better understand how it works, and look after it. It's amazing what poor condition people keep their cars in. Simple maintenance, like correct tire pressure, is important.”
2. "Secondly, understand you have bad habits. A greener driver is a smarter driver.”
3. "Finally, concentrate and anticipate. Driving with finesse is much better for the planet, yourself and other road users. Avoid all the stop-starting, and basically keep the wheels rolling."