From clean cars like hybrids and fuel-cells to getting the best gas mileage or tips for biking and taking the train, Driving Directions will show you how to get where you need to go.
Jim Motavalli is a senior writer at E/The Environmental Magazine. He writes regularly on transportation for the New York Times, and his articles have appeared in such publications as Popular Mechanics, The Boston Globe, Paste, Salon, Cars.com and The Guardian. He is the author or editor of five books, including most recently Naked in the Woods: Joseph Knowles and the Legacy of Frontier Fakery.
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Nissan's capable EV has the automaker on the fast track to electrification. Read full post »
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From Tesla to Fisker Karma, the Chevy Volt, and many more brands, electric vehicles are coming on strong. Read full post »
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An Australian tycoon puts up impressive numbers in his Tesla Roadster. Read full post »
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Electric cars, smart meters, wind and solar power ... they all need a smart grid to work. Read full post »
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A tire retailer puts LRR green tires from various manufacturers to the test. Read full post »
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Fast charging with ECOtality/eTec. (ECOtality graphic) If it plugged in, it could get funded by an Obama Administration dead set on electrifying America. ... Read full post »
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The $2 billion Congress found to save the Cash for Clunkers program was effectively hijacked from the stimulus funds intended to provide loan guarantees for renewable fuels. And the ethanol lobbyists aren't too happy. Read full post »
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The sleek new sports couple is not your grandma's hybrid. Read full post »
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Power for the people's electric cars and energy-efficient appliances. Read full post »
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As Detroit and General Motors celebrate a revival, big questions remain over gas mileage, electric cars and the heart and soul of the auto industry. Read full post »
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