Hitting The Road With Hydrogen
By John DeFore Saturday marked the end of a tour hoping to convince Americans that hydrogen-fueled cars are not as far away from practicality as we might think. The Hydrogen Road Tour ’08 was an...
View ArticleUsing electrical fields to boost auto efficiency
By John DeFore While automakers and garage-based inventors work on replacing the car as we know it, a scientist at Temple University claims to have found a way of squeezing more out of the ones we...
View ArticleBetter auto efficiency rankings via do-it-yourself calculator
By John DeFore Green Right Now Last summer, we reported on an effort by professors at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to get the world to change the way it thinks about automotive fuel...
View ArticleFord Fusion hybrid gets nod from fuel management firm
By Barbara Kessler Green Right Now When Rachel Ray chooses a saute pan, cooks take note. So American car shoppers, here’s the equivalent: Sokolis Group, a fuel management and consulting company, has...
View ArticleFind your car’s emissions and greenhouse gas ratings
From Green Right Now Reports How do cars pollute? In two main ways, through inefficient mileage (guzzling a gallon of gas every eight or 10 or 14 miles) and through tailpipe emissions. There’s the...
View ArticleA guide to ‘Cash for Clunkers’
By Clint Williams Green Right Now Desperate automobile dealers are slashing sticker prices, passing on rebates and offering zero percent financing to move metal, making this a good time to buy a new...
View ArticleCash for Clunkers edges Americans onto greener roads
By Harriet Blake Green Right Now The Cash for Clunkers program, which ended this week, may have been more environmentally friendly than originally thought. The concern among environmentalists was that...
View ArticleChallenge yourself: drive smarter or more smartly?
By Barbara Kessler Green Right Now If you’re the lead foot in your family — or if you’re just annoyed by the lead-footed driver in your family — you’ll enjoy this video about saving gas. It’s cute,...
View ArticleHow the US auto industry is creating jobs and cutting pollution while helping...
(As transportation program director for the Natural Resources Defense Council, Roland Hwang advocates for cleaner, more efficient transportation. Below is his speech to the Automotive News World...
View ArticleGreen Test Drive: Kia Optima Hybrid
By Clint Williams Green Right Now You reach a certain age when it seems the only surprises are bad surprises. The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid is a rare happy surprise. Kia Optima Hybrid, a happy surprise....
View ArticleWhat to look for when you’re choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle
The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how fuel efficiency saves you money and energy. This video will walk you through common options. Also, keep in mind: Electric Vehicle Tax Credit...
View ArticleNew EPA rules will reduce air pollution and help increase fuel economy
GRN Reports: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its finalized emission standards for cars and gasoline aimed at reducing air pollution and saving lives. These new standards...
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