Environmental Issues: Environmentally Friendly Ca rOwnership
Green living can extend to environmentally friendly cars and car ownership. Here's how to make your car more environmentally friendly.
Buy a New Car or Keep the Old: Which is Better for the Environment?
Is it better to drive an older, well-maintained car that gets about 25 miles per gallon, or to buy a new car that gets about 35 miles per gallon? What about hybrids or electric cars? Does driving a more fuel-efficient car always guarantee fewer emissions and a lower carbon footprint?
Is it better to drive an older, well-maintained car that gets about 25 miles per gallon, or to buy a new car that gets about 35 miles per gallon? What about hybrids or electric cars? Does driving a more fuel-efficient car always guarantee fewer emissions and a lower carbon footprint?
Sales of Honda's New Natural Gas-Powered Car Pick Up Speed
With gasoline prices soaring, more people are looking for alternatives to gas-guzzling cars. Now Honda has become the first automaker in the U.S. to offer consumers a car that runs on natural gas, the same fuel you may use to heat your home or cook your breakfast before driving to work every morning.
With gasoline prices soaring, more people are looking for alternatives to gas-guzzling cars. Now Honda has become the first automaker in the U.S. to offer consumers a car that runs on natural gas, the same fuel you may use to heat your home or cook your breakfast before driving to work every morning.
Traditional vs. Plug-in Hybrid Cars - Which is Better and What's the Difference?
The new plug-in hybrid cars being developed promise exceptional gas mileage with far fewer emissions than standard gasoline-powered automobiles or even traditional hybrid cars, but will the driving public accept some of the limitations they represent?
The new plug-in hybrid cars being developed promise exceptional gas mileage with far fewer emissions than standard gasoline-powered automobiles or even traditional hybrid cars, but will the driving public accept some of the limitations they represent?
Hybrid Cars - Consumer Reports Fixes Error on Cost of Hybrid Car Ownership
When Consumer Reports published an article saying that any of the six most popular hybrid cars would cost owners more over the lifetime of the vehicle than comparable gasoline-powered models, a few sharp-eyed readers pointed out a serious design flaw in the magazine’s research that sent editors scrambling to correct their mistake.
When Consumer Reports published an article saying that any of the six most popular hybrid cars would cost owners more over the lifetime of the vehicle than comparable gasoline-powered models, a few sharp-eyed readers pointed out a serious design flaw in the magazine’s research that sent editors scrambling to correct their mistake.
Careful Driving Saves Gasoline—But Not in America
Despite skyrocketing gasoline prices, Americans have been slow to alter their behavior in ways that might lower their gasoline consumption and save them money. Learn how other countries are taking a different approach to reducing gasoline use and saving money.
Despite skyrocketing gasoline prices, Americans have been slow to alter their behavior in ways that might lower their gasoline consumption and save them money. Learn how other countries are taking a different approach to reducing gasoline use and saving money.
Automakers Spinning Their Wheels on Fuel Economy
Automakers have actually lost ground in the battle to improve fuel economy, according to a report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The average miles per gallon for 2006 models is exactly the same as for cars and light trucks in 2005, and actually worse than it was nearly 20 years ago.
Automakers have actually lost ground in the battle to improve fuel economy, according to a report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The average miles per gallon for 2006 models is exactly the same as for cars and light trucks in 2005, and actually worse than it was nearly 20 years ago.
Best Workplaces for Commuters
Tired of spending hours in your car commuting to work every day? Wish you could find a job where you could either work from home, carpool, use public transportation, or get to work on foot or by bike? The Best Workplaces for Commuters, published annually by the EPA, is a list of companies that offer employees outstanding commuter benefits.
Tired of spending hours in your car commuting to work every day? Wish you could find a job where you could either work from home, carpool, use public transportation, or get to work on foot or by bike? The Best Workplaces for Commuters, published annually by the EPA, is a list of companies that offer employees outstanding commuter benefits.
Motor Oil -- Synthetic or Conventional Motor Oil -- Which is Better for the Environment?
Is it better for the environment to use synthetic or conventional motor oil in your car's engine? Learn the pros and cons of both types of oil, and find out about promising research into plant-based alternatives.
Is it better for the environment to use synthetic or conventional motor oil in your car's engine? Learn the pros and cons of both types of oil, and find out about promising research into plant-based alternatives.
Interested in Hybrid Cars? New Tax Incentives and Benefits Make Hybrid Cars More Appealing than Ever
If you have been considering the purchase of a hybrid car, these new tax incentives and benefits may make the switch to hybrid cars even more appealing.
If you have been considering the purchase of a hybrid car, these new tax incentives and benefits may make the switch to hybrid cars even more appealing.
Eco-Friendly Car Washing: Is It Better to Wash Cars at Home or at the Car Wash?
What is the best way to wash your car and keep the environment clean at the same time? Is it better to break out the bucket and sponge at home or drive through a commercial car wash? Learn the pros and cons of commercial car washes versus scrubbing your car in your driveway.
What is the best way to wash your car and keep the environment clean at the same time? Is it better to break out the bucket and sponge at home or drive through a commercial car wash? Learn the pros and cons of commercial car washes versus scrubbing your car in your driveway.
Keeping Your Tires Inflated Could Help Save the Planet—and Your Life
Keeping your tires properly inflated is one of the simplest things you can do to help fight global warming, lower your fuel costs, and stay safe on the road. And with Congress requiring automakers to install new technology that monitors tire pressure and warns drivers when it drops too far below recommended levels, keeping your tires inflated will soon be even easier.
Keeping your tires properly inflated is one of the simplest things you can do to help fight global warming, lower your fuel costs, and stay safe on the road. And with Congress requiring automakers to install new technology that monitors tire pressure and warns drivers when it drops too far below recommended levels, keeping your tires inflated will soon be even easier.