by Andy Grossman | Apr 13, 2012 | Environment, Green Driving
Last weekend, as I took a leisurely stroll around downtown Portland, Oregon, I came across a sight reserved for eco-maniacs and car nuts alike (luckily for me Earthgarage attracts both). Right in the dead center of the city center were several dozen Smart ED cars...
by Jim Henderson | Mar 20, 2012 | Electric Vehicles
When Doug Hacker decided he needed a car that would improve gas mileage, he figured a Toyota (TM) Prius hybrid was the way to go. Many of his co-workers at Procter & Gamble’s (PG) soap research lab in Cincinnati drove Priuses and bragged about getting more than 50...
by Jim Henderson | Jan 18, 2012 | Green Driving
We all know that checking tire pressure on cars and trucks can help you save fuel. The reason revolves around the idea of reducing rolling resistance. But do you know how much checking that tire pressure can actually help you if you run a large fleet of trucks or...
by Jim Henderson | Jan 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Want to change your teenager’s driving behavior? This video from Allstate demonstrates how in this hauntingly simple teen driving spot. It is short, simple and gets the point across without any drama. Just thoughtful, compelling storytelling. Kudos to Park...
by Jim Henderson | Jan 10, 2012 | Environment, Fleet Management, Green Driving
Sure, we’ve all heard it a million times. If you stop driving on the street like you’re leading the last five laps of the Indy 500, you might actually be able to save some fuel. (And you’ll be a bit safer as well!) But even though we’ve heard it, do we really believe...