by Micha Steiger | Oct 31, 2011 | Electric Vehicles
You may already be aware of the many benefits of electric vehicles (EVs): They do not produce any tailpipe pollutants or greenhouse gas emissions, they offer substantial gas savings, and they provide a step forward for U.S. energy independence. EVs also hold amazing...
by Jim Henderson | Oct 31, 2011 | Electric Vehicles, Green Driving
One interesting idea Volvo is toying with, ahead of the launch of its V60 plug-in hybrid next year, is an extra set of buttons to let you tell the car whether you’re about to set off on a short, medium or long drive. The duration of an upcoming journey might seem...
by Jim Henderson | Oct 31, 2011 | Government Programs
More U.S. corn is being used to produce biofuels than for livestock feed for the first time in history, likely reflecting the federal government’s continued efforts to boost renewable fuel production as a way to cut foreign oil dependency and increase...
by Jim Henderson | Oct 29, 2011 | Electric Vehicles, Green Driving
Car makers are missing out on sales for their latest ‘green’ and low emission models by failing to promote their lower running costs. Motor manufacturers are prioritising communicating the environmental benefits of their latest models, despite the fact that these...
by Jim Henderson | Oct 28, 2011 | Green Driving
http://youtu.be/A7FWJtrMpJA The closer your fleet drivers follow the vehicle in front of them, the more reactive they become as drivers. The more reactive, the more fuel they burn. When you give yourself more space, you become proactive behind the wheel. Here’s...