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2010 FEH 4x4 MPG

I have just over 5000 miles on it now. My last tank was 32.9mpg DIC and 32.5mpg by hand. Very happy with either one of them. My DIC is close... (original story)

Chrysler kicks off production of Pentastar V6 engine, touts fuel efficiency improvements

Filed under: Manufacturing/Plants, MPG, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Chrysler Pentastar V6 engine begins production - Click above for high-res image gallery The artist engine formerly known as Prince Phoenix has officially hit the assembly lines at the Chrysler Group's plant in Trenton, MI. The first vers... (original story)

2007 Prius rated most dependable compact car in J.D. Power survey

Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota 2007 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery With all of the negative coverage pouring in over Toyota's recent problems, how about a story that breaks away from the trend for a moment to recognize the achievement of the 2007 Toyota Prius? The vehicle w... (original story)

Floding Mirrors, & lights

i have installed my floding mirrors, and also added strobe lights :D to my 2009 toyota camry hybrid. please check out the video and post your... (original story)

It's Friday: Cleaner emissions? Maybe, maybe not

Filed under: Diesel, Etc., Hybrid, Transportation Alternatives Cleaner emissions? Well, that depends on what exactly you are measuring and what you are comparing it to. In the case of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) bus seen here, the answer would probably surprise the 5,385 voters on Fail Blog that gave it a resounding thumbs down. Sure, it looks dirty with all that ugly black smoke bellowing from the rear exhaust stack, but the hybrid people mover boasts the following statistics: 14% improved fuel consumption, a 56% decrease in nitrogen oxide, an ozone precur... (original story)

Once lowly four-cylinder gains market dominance over bigger engines

Filed under: Manufacturing/Plants, MPG Mini Cooper four-cylinder engine - Click above for high-res image Back in 2008, skyrocketing gasoline prices sent car buyers in search of efficient four-cylinder vehicles. As the numbers show, sales of V6 and V8 engines dropped from 63.9 percent to 57.1 percent during the gas price hike. This was part of a trend, as sales of V6- and V8-equipped models have shifted downward, falling from a five-year high of 76.2 percent back in 2004. With gasoline prices dropping, surely 2009 would be a better year for the large displacement engines, right? Nope. The num... (original story)

Report: Hawaii could have 10,000 electric vehicles in five years

Filed under: EV/Plug-in There are four big reasons why Hawai'i is an ideal electric vehicle market: no real range anxiety, a lot of eco-minded citizens, current high energy costs, lots of solar potential. We've been saying as much since 2006. Since then, there has been some progress made: a partnership with Better Place in 2008 and the first public charging station that opened up earlier this year. This year's First Hawaiian International Auto Show shows that the electric car movement is still moving forward in the islands. For example, a sponsor is the Hawaiian Electric Co., which will be o... (original story)

If you're green, are you more likely to be mean? A new study suggests you are...

Filed under: Green Daily 2010 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery If you're like us, you've probably heard the Toyota Prius referred to as the "Pious." The joke, we think, is that Prius owners feel holier than thou because they drive a hybrid. But it's just a joke made by people who wish they could achieve 50 miles per gallon around town, right? If you ask Canadian psychologists Nina Mazar and Chen-Bo Zhong, you may get an answer that sounds a lot like 'environmentally conscious types are liars, cheats, thieves and just plain mean,' and they're not even talking about hybrid-... (original story)

Solar Roadways completes prototype, becomes ACE award finalist

Filed under: Emerging Technologies, USA The day when the roads we drive on are as smooth as glass and replace our coal-fueled power plants is officially twelve feet closer. Solar Roadways has made good use of the cash they were awarded by the Department of Energy (DOE) and completed the first proto... (original story)

Tesla and Tag-Heuer kick off round the world Roadster tour

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery When Tesla and Tag-Heuer unveiled a special edition version of the electric Roadster at the Geneva Motor Show a couple of weeks ago, they promised a further announcement this week when the ... (original story)








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