With fuel efficiency now a primary concern for automakers world wide, I’d like to gently remind my audience that your new hybrid takes a lot of energy and resources to build. That’s why used cars are almost always greener.
Is it Possible For Fun and Fuel Economy to Coexist? The 2012 Ford Focus Thinks So
February 18, 2011 By 3 Comments
Small, fuel efficient cars are proliferating like never before. Venerable oldies like the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic are now facing stiff competition from the likes of the 2011 Chevy Cruze, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, and the just released 2012 Ford Focus. In fact, the competition for small car crown is so hot right [...]
2012 Honda Civic Gets 41 MPG: Hybrid Bumped to 45 MPG
February 18, 2011 By 6 Comments
The Mechanical Monstrosities of Fuel Extraction
February 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
Growing up one of my favorite movies was Real Life GIANT Construction Equipment for Kids, hosted by Hard Hat Harry. So when I was sent this awesome infographic detailing the monster machines used to extract coal, I had to share.
Florida Kills Orlando-Tampa HSR: So Give It to the Northeast
February 17, 2011 By 25 Comments
Republicans nationwide have pledged to cut back on government spending. In the cases of Ohio and Wisconsin, that meant killing mostly Federal funded high speed rail projects. Now Florida joins them in un-funding the future.
BMW Megacity EV to get Volt-Like Range Extender?
February 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. So say what you will about the Chevy Volt, more than one company looking to copy GM’s design, including BMW. BMW may be considering a range-extender for their small EV, the MegaCity.
Energy Firms are Spying on Activists in the UK
February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Environmentalists keep tabs on the corporations and governments they feel pose a threat to the environment, so it might seem only natural that energy firms who stand to benefit from more lax environmental regulations would turn the tables, and do a little digging of their own to see what kind of dirt they could get [...]
Porsche Unveils Panamera S Hybrid: 380 Horsepower, 35 MPG
February 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
