by Bob Leonard | Jul 5, 2015 | Environment, Green Driving
From direct water injection systems to hybrids and full hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, BMW is leaving no stone unturned it its search for increased efficiency and reduced pollution. BMW has been testing the feasibility of hydrogen fuel cells as an eventual...
by Bob Leonard | Jun 21, 2015 | Environment, Government Programs
The Obama administration will seek tougher fuel-economy standards for the nation’s heavy trucks and buses as part of its expanded effort to cut down on pollutants blamed for the warming of the planet. A proposed regulation would phase in higher efficiency requirements...
by Bob Leonard | Jun 11, 2015 | Electric Vehicles, Environment, Green Driving
The future of driving is in many ways already here, and the changes are coming fast and furious. Many could see lower costs and more convenience, but not everyone may benefit. Read full article...
by Bob Leonard | Jun 5, 2015 | Environment
Doesn’t most motor oil get recycled these days? The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection notes that car owners dispose of 11 million gallons of used oil a year and only 14 percent is recycled! The rest, 9.5 million gallons, is dumped, either into...
by Bob Leonard | Jun 1, 2015 | Environment
Ever drive by a large open industrial area and see enormous plumes of fire being emitted into the sky? In the industry, this is called “flaring.” It’s very common at oil drilling and coal mining locations. Ever wonder why this energy is being wasted like that?...
by Patrick Andrews | May 14, 2015 | Environment, Green Driving
You’ve heard all the dirty, unfortunate truths underlying New York City’s transportation system, and you’ve heard about a potential plan proposed by Move NY to alleviate congestion, pollution and unfair fees while bridging the gap in funding that will be used to...