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From Christine & Scott Gable, for About.com

Road Test: Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle

Thursday November 29, 2007
Honda is a serious car company, in fact, they are serious about everything that they build--from lawnmowers to very light jets--so it's no surprise to us that they took on ... Read More

Hightailing in Two-Mode Hybrids

Monday November 26, 2007
As promised last week, we've brought you some coverage of the up-and-coming 2009 two-mode hybrids from Chevrolet and Chrysler. Check out our gallery of photos of the Chrysler cousins--Dodge Durango ... Read More

Cold Weather and the Fuel Bill Chill

Friday November 23, 2007
Maybe you've noticed, maybe not, but cold and sloppy winter weather puts a serious hurtin' on your vehicle's fuel economy. It's a whole different set of circumstances when the calendar ... Read More

Electricity at the LA Auto Show

Tuesday November 20, 2007
The LA Auto Show runs all this week (ends 11/25), and so far, it's been quite the AFV fest. That's Alternative Fuel Vehicle, not America's Funniest Videos. Things are really ... Read More

Volkswagen's TDI Diesel Hits a Snag

Monday November 19, 2007
VW TDI badge © Volkswagen Looks like the much anticipated Volkswagen Jetta TDI will have its U.S. launch postponed for six months--pushed back to early summer 2008. A bugaboo with ... Read More

Jeep Gets Deeper into Diesel

Thursday November 15, 2007
Good news for diesel lovers! Jeep has recently announced that they will be expanding engine options for their 2008 Grand Cherokee line of SUVs. The Laredo model will now be ... Read More

Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Road Test

Monday November 12, 2007
I recently spent a day test driving the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, and attending various classes at General Motor's Electric Drive University. It was, to say the ... Read More

2007 Lexus RX 400h AWD Hybrid Road Test

Thursday November 8, 2007
Does your lifestyle dictate (or at least suggest) that you drive an SUV? Do you feel yourself torn between the practicality they offer and that nasty awful reputation they ... Read More

The Living Lightly Tour

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Scott recently had the opportunity to spend a few minutes chatting with a delightful young couple who has a deep passion for the environment. Best of all, they walk their ... Read More

The CAFE Squabble

Saturday November 3, 2007
Looks like automakers are finally starting to acquiesce to continued U.S. Congressional pressure to meet 35 mpg CAFE standards--well, at least the import automakers that are affiliated with the Assoc. ... Read More

2008 EPA Economy Rating Leaders

Thursday November 1, 2007
Jody writes: "I fill my NGV, Civic GX, up for $1.80gge in San Jose and $2.15gge in San Francisco, CA. Spread the word!" NGV ... gge ... is Jody speaking ... Read More
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