Entries tagged Cars

Cheapskates against talking while driving

By Jeff Yeager Posted Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:08am PST for daily_green_cheapskate 4 Comments

If using cell phones on the road is worse than drunk driving, where's the outrage? Read full post »
Related topics: Safety, Cell Phones, Cars
Tips for stress-free holiday travel

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:11pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 1 Comments

Going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house this winter? Pack light and carry your own water bottle. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Food and Drink, Holidays, Tips, Cars, Flying
Europe testing "road trains" to cut fuel use

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:28pm PST for ecogeek 1 Comments

Have you ever been driving in rush hour and wished you could just zone out and read a book during your trip instead of stressing about the traffic? Well, the EU is testing a way to make that possible while cutting fuel consumption at the same time.& Read full post »
Related topics: Europe, Cars
Garmin offering "eco" cable to go with systems

By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:40pm PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

Garmin has revealed screen shots of its new Eco-Route add-on for the Nuvi 1xxx GPS systems with Bluetooth. The Eco-Route is a cable that plugs into your car's diagnostic communications port and feeds data to your GPS. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Electronics, Cars, Saving gas
Catch green planes, trains, and automobiles

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:38am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Quick tips on traveling eco-friendly. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Cars, Flying
Wall Street is bullish on electric cars

By Jim Motavalli Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 2:10pm PST for daily_green_driving 1 Comments

From Tesla to Fisker Karma, the Chevy Volt, and many more brands, electric vehicles are coming on strong. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Electric Cars, Cars
Fuel-efficient cars for the rest of us

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 8:50am PST for daily_green_news 4 Comments

Find out which affordable models post the greenest numbers. Read full post »
Related topics: Cars, Buying a fuel-efficient car
Toyota joins SmartGridCity project

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:15pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Toyota announced yesterday that it will be contributing 10 plug-in Priuses to the SmartGridCity project, the world's first comprehensive smart grid demonstration. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Electric Cars, Cars, Electricity
Hummer owners claim moral high ground, flouting mpg and car payments

By Jeff Yeager Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:56pm PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 7 Comments

(Photo: Brian Clark Howard) Other writers ponder questions like the meaning of life, but what I've been wondering about lately is this: Why it is that people who drive Hummers and other big-ass SUVs always drive slower over those little spe Read full post »
Related topics: Oil and Gas, Cars, Activism, Waste
Where is the auto stimulus money going?

By Ted Nelson Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:17pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

The energy department has begun to dole out $25 billion in loans designated for the development of fuel-efficient vehicles. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Business, News, Government, Electric Cars, Hybrids, Cars, Concept Cars