by Kirsten Keller | Aug 7, 2012 | Green Driving
There’s been a lot of talk lately about alternative fuel sources for cars. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels is becoming an increasingly prominent priority and a wide variety of new ways to power vehicles has emerged — from familiar alternatives like battery...
by Kirsten Keller | Aug 3, 2012 | Green Driving
Maybe you’re itching to reap the benefits of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. It’s such an easy way to use less gas and reduce emissions! But, alas, perhaps it’s not quite the right time for you to get a new car. Wouldn’t it be great if you...
by Kirsten Keller | Aug 1, 2012 | Green Driving
We’ve heard a lot about how highway miles are more fuel efficient than city miles. It’s a nice feeling to know you’re getting better gas mileage as you’re cruising down the interstate. But don’t go too fast. New research from DriveGain,...
by Kirsten Keller | Aug 1, 2012 | Green Driving
Summertime is pulling us further into its sweltering clutches. It’s time for popsicles, swimming pools, tube tops, and flip-flops. Time to turn that AC unit on before you start to sweat to death, that is if you have one that works. If not, you can find out more here...
by Kirsten Keller | Jul 19, 2012 | Green Driving
The car defroster serves two purposes: to melt and to defog. In wet winter weather, frost can accumulate on the outside of the windshield and obstruct vision. The defrost uses a blower motor and a fan to blow hot air through a vent onto the windshield, heating the...