Entries tagged “Cars”
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Chrysler promises SUV buyers $2.99 gas, world rolls its eyes
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Not only is this a bad deal for the environment, it turns out its a bad deal for consumers too. Read full post »
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6 stupidly simple steps to save billions of gallons of gas
By Hank Green for ecogeek
A tremendous amount of gasoline could be saved with some very simple measures. Read full post »
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VW will sell a 200-mpg car in 2010
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Watch for this sleek two-seater on the roads near you. Read full post »
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The asthma and car connection
By Mel Peffers for climate411
Tailpipe exhaust isn't just a waste of gas and bad for the environment -- it may cause asthma in children too. Read full post »
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Landfill gas will fuel garbage trucks
By Peg Fong for ecogeek
A new project in California will liquefy waste gases into clean-burning vehicle fuel. Read full post »
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Rumors fly around an all-electric BMW
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Will it be a co-branded SmartCar? When will it be available in the U.S.? Read full post »
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Hybrid kit could cut gas use by 60%
By Andrew Williams for ecogeek
A UK firm is testing a plug-in kit to turn any car into a hybrid vehicle. Read full post »
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Volt all-electric, all the time?
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Chevy VP indicates that the upcoming Volt electric car may have a more green power source than originally expected. Read full post »
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New Prius to be heavier, faster
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Toyota has big ideas for its flagship hybrid. Is fuel efficiency among them? Read full post »
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100 MPG Prius coming in July
By Hank Green for ecogeek
An aftermarket battery pack boosts performance dramatically, but is it worth the price? Read full post »
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Plug-ins beat your average car
By Benjamin Jones for ecogeek
Even if juiced by a coal power plant, an electric car is cleaner than a gas guzzler. Read full post »
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Electric car too quiet? Just add noise!
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
The makers of the Fisker Karma add some old-school flourishes to their modern EV. Read full post »
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Getting to know your Prius
By Kastle Waserman for greenpicks
A Prius owner's ode to web site devoted to figuring out these quirky cars. Read full post »
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Better gas mileage for all
By Jeff Ronning for amorylovins
Improving your fuel economy can be as easy as paying attention to how you drive and closing the "feedback loop." Read full post »
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Diesels still aren't very green
By Sheryl Canter for climate411
Environmental autos expert John DeCicco talks about strategies government and business could take to clean up promising diesel designs. Read full post »
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How gas guzzlers could help pay for more efficient cars
By Natalie Mims and Noah Buhayar for amorylovins
Why "feebates" -- one-time rebates on fuel-efficient vehicles -- are a better idea than top-down fuel economy mandates. Read full post »
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Picking a safer car for you, your family, and the planet
By Laura Schewel and Noah Buhayar for amorylovins
The idea that more steel equals more protection seems intuitive. It's also false. Read full post »
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NYC approves congestion pricing
By Sheryl Canter for climate411
A historic plan to protect New Yorkers' health -- and reduce pollution. Read full post »
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Drive-thrus are a waste
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
In our high-paced, go-go-go society, the drive-thru window at the old fast-food restaurant is a necessity to save time, right? Nope! Read full post »
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Getting smart about parking
By Michelle Heimburger for greenpicks
Dear Jerk Who Parked So Close We Couldn't Open Our Doors: You've blocked us in for the last time! Read full post »
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Automakers seek greener pastures in Detroit
By Anna Moyles for greenpicks
Online resources for following green developments at the Detroit Auto Show. Read full post »
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A consumer's guide to biofuels
By Lena Hansen for amorylovins
How to tell whether ethanol and biodiesel are right for you. Read full post »
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When to turn off your engine
By Mel Peffers for climate411
Many people think their car engine needs time to warm up. Not true! Read full post »
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Every little bit counts
By Sheryl Canter for climate411
These small energy-saving techniques add up to a huge difference. Read full post »
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Got a hybrid car? Plug in to this site
By Erik Gunther for greenpicks
A Q&A with the founder of eaa-phev.org, a web site for info about converting hybrid cars into plug-ins. Read full post »
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Jump to hyperspeed
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Getting extraordinary fuel economy out of ordinary cars is Wayne Gerdes' mission. Read full post »
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The good, green life
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Venerable online magazine Salon launches a weekly column about "living the good environmental life." Read full post »
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Smart drivers are looking forward to 2008
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Silicon Valley already loves the Prius. Now tech heads are getting a sneak-peek at one of Europe's most eco-friendly cars. The Read full post »
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Car(bon) free in California
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
The Car(bon)free in California blog aims to reduce the impact of cars in California first, then the world. Read full post »
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Freecycling basics
How to give and get perfectly good stuff for free, reducing waste.
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Find a reuse group near you
An interactive map for finding people on the same page.
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How to use less gas
The cost of owning a car is going up in more ways than one.
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