Get Your Air Compressors Ready
Wednesday January 30, 2008
So the other day Christine picks up the February issue of Popular Mechanics - not her usual read - but happened to flip it open to a (serendipitous, perhaps?) news ... Read More
State of the Union: Energy Security and More Renewable Fuels
Tuesday January 29, 2008
In Monday night's State of the Union Address, President Bush called on Congress to work with him to continue improving U.S. energy security and confront climate change, without hampering economic ... Read More
Hypermiling with a FAS
Monday January 28, 2008
So last week we posted an article about hypermiling--the never ending quest to squeeze out just one more tenth of a mile per gallon on the way to work, or ... Read More
GM: Crankin' up the Electric Power
Saturday January 26, 2008
Vehicle: Chevrolet Volt
Target date: 2010
Calling card: A battery powered electric motor that can be plugged into a standard home outlet
Electric motor range: 40 miles
Extended vehicle range: via onboard generator
The Detroit ... Read More
Hybrid SUV Shoppin'
Thursday January 24, 2008
If the demands of your life are hinting that you might need to take the plunge into buying an SUV, how about checking into doin' it in an alt fuel/hybrid ... Read More
Ford: more E85ers and even better hybrids
Wednesday January 23, 2008
At this week's Washington Auto show, Ford Motor Company announced an expanding line of E85 compatible flex-fuel vehicles and efficiency improvements in addition to their popular Escape and Mariner Hybrid ... Read More
Road test: 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Monday January 21, 2008
Last year we reviewed the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid and loved it. But would the 2008 prove to burst that bubble? We had a second go at Nissan's hybrid in ... Read More
Hypermiling (Fuel Economy to the Nth Degree)
Friday January 18, 2008
Hypermiling: Hyper what? (hahy-per-mahyl-ing) So you're thinking ... OK, great, Scott and Christine, you've shown me how to pronounce it, now how 'bout telling me what the heck it ... Read More
Hybrids & Alt Fuelers at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show
Wednesday January 16, 2008
The North American International Auto Show is a happenin' place to be. If you're lucky enough to be in the Detroit area, it's where you can get the scoop on ... Read More
Prius Plugs-in at Detroit
Tuesday January 15, 2008
Hybrid technology advancement is a top priority for Toyota--and it's one that's being tested first-hand at the North American International Auto Show. Several Toyota Prius plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) prototypes ... Read More
Honda: Making Money on Clean Diesels
Monday January 14, 2008
Automotive News reports from the Detroit Auto Show: Honda Motor Co. CEO Takeo Fukui said the company plans to launch its clean diesels in the United States in 2009, and ... Read More
Top 10 Alternative Fuel Vehicles of 2008
Friday January 11, 2008
Agitated by the high cost of gasoline? Disgusted with the poor fuel mileage of your old beater? Interested in an alternative fuel vehicle, but just don't know how to ... Read More
Happy 100, GM
Thursday January 10, 2008
It's no small feat in the world of car manufacturers (or any world, really) to celebrate centenary status. A long life. One that's seen trials and tribulations. One that ... Read More
Seein' Double: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Test Drive & Review
Wednesday January 9, 2008
When you're trying to make a decision, sometimes it helps to have another take ... a second opinion ... another "set of eyes," to offer up a little extra support. ... Read More
Clean Diesel - Isn't that an Oxymoron?
Monday January 7, 2008
People just love diesels--don't know exactly what it is, but there's just somethin' about 'em. Scott actually considers himself a "dieselaholic" with no real chance of recovery. And next to ... Read More
Your choice: a CNG or LPG set of wheels?
Friday January 4, 2008
Got a hankerin' for a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered car? How 'bout a propane (LPG) fired truck or van? Have ya heard how clean (emissions wise) these vehicles ... Read More
Road Test: 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LT2 flex-fuel Truck
Wednesday January 2, 2008
The engineers at GM have done a lot of things right with their big V-8s. From the powerful, but pleasantly efficient 6.6L-liter workhorse Duramax diesel, through the 6.0-liter that's ... Read More
Reader Question: One Biodiesel Book
Tuesday January 1, 2008
Email is great for connecting with readers all around the world--and it's been a super way to help us stay in touch with what readers want and need-to-know during 2007 ... Read More
Reader Question: Using WVO for 100% Biodiesel
Tuesday January 1, 2008
As we continue to welcome the coming of 2008 by sharing a series readers' questions from 2007, we have another question from John:
"I believe I am the first in my ... Read More