On July 17 [2006], the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual fuel economy trends report. Read More »
Why the Electric Vehicle Died, and More Importantly, Can It Be Revived?
Will electric vehicles ever become a serious contender in the automotive market? EV enthusiasts and environmentalists say yes. Much of the automotive industry has serious doubts. Read More »
A List of E85 Compatable Vehicles
As of June 29, 2006 Read More »
House Amendment Devotes Needed Resources to Raising Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards Statement of Joan Claybrook, President, Public Citizen*
Public Citizen applauds the House of Representatives for voting Tuesday night to increase the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's budget to formulate incentives for the auto industry to increase corporate average fuel economy standards for their vehicles. Read More »
Our Future Depends on that French Fry Smell
It's a murky gray-brown stew of noxious fumes, and every year in May I look up into the sky and dream about moving to a place where the air isn't so thick that you need a knife to cut through it. Read More »
Tour De Sol, America’s #1 Green Car Show and Competition, Demonstrates How to Reduce Oil Use and Climate Change Emissions By Over 100% Tour De Sol Winners Announced
The results are in "“ and over 50 light duty vehicles competing in the Tour de Sol, America's #1 green car show and competition "driving toward zero carbon emissions" demonstrated their ability of reducing oil use and climate change emissions by over 100%, compared to conventional vehicles that achieve the 27 mpg CAFÉ standard for light duty vehicles. Read More »
Alternative Fuels and Hybrids Have a Long History
With today's high gasoline prices, alternative fuels and hybrid electric vehicles are hot items. Read More »
Actual Hybrid MPG
Updated regularly. Read More »
Gas Guzzlers Or Sippers Which Cars Top Online Searches
As gas prices near an average of $3 a gallon nationwide, consumer searches and e-mail leads sent to dealers for more fuel-efficient vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight have once again gained momentum. Read More »
Hybrid Registrations Up 139%, Do You Know Where They Are?
Nationwide registrations for new hybrid vehicles rose to 199,148 in 2005-a 139% increase from 2004, according to R. L. Polk & Co. For the second year in a row, Toyota Prius led the segment, commanding 52.6% of new registrations. However, with more models entering the market, the hybrid share for any given vehicle is being challenged. “It’s an exciting period ... Read More »