Hyundai’s new electric vehicle shows that fuel cell range is improving
As gasoline prices continue to increase further the interest in alternate fuel vehicles. This summer looks set to be the most expensive ever in most countries to fill up a traditional gas tank while simultaneously the demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is generally outstripping …
How pineapples, coconuts and bananas are set to change the car industry
The automotive industry continues to reinvent itself and as it does so I think we’re going to a continuation of environmental benefits beyond the engine and source of fuel. If you are anywhere near the same vintage as myself think back to the days of …
EPA ethanol ruling seems counterintuitive
According to Bloomberg the Environmental Protection Agency are anticipated to approve a ruling that might just be the most backward decision that I’ve read about in years. I’ll get to the ruling in a moment but I want to start with the fine print – …
Fuel efficiency labels considered ‘unfair to trucks, SUVs’ is that an issue?
On a previous post I explained a government proposal for the automotive industry to provide a ‘grade’ for all new vehicles based upon their fuel efficiency and carbon emissions so that consumers could make better informed environmental decisions when purchasing a new car. Dozens of …
California gears up to be ready for electric vehicles
While I often write about electric vehicles and hybrids I’ve yet to focus on the readiness of different places for what hopefully will change motoring as we know it (albeit gradually). In the first of a series looking at how far along different regions and …
Chevy set new mileage benchmark in the under $20,000 category
General Motors will be positively glowing with the news that its new Chevy Cruze eco-edition has cleared a large hurdle in gas mileage that will leave it in a very unique and competitive place. There is a small asterisk to be added to the news …
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