Articles tagged “Gas Mileage”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Road Trip? 10 Easy Ways to Save Gas and Money By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 18 2011 With gas prices gorging our pocket books it’s no surprise that many of us are canceling our spring break road trips and opting instead to spend “quality” time relaxing at home instead. Thing is, there are several steps you could be taking to actually save gas and money and still get out of town! Save green and be green by test-driving these tips... + READ MORE

Will There Be New EPA Window Stickers? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 1 2010 If you've ever purchased a new car in the United States, or even if you've ever just stepped on a new car lot, you're no stranger to the assortment of placards affixed to the windows. In addition to the assorted options, pricing and warranty information, you'll find a sticker with a fuel efficiency rating for that model of vehicle. Will electric cars be any different? + READ MORE

Test Drive the Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrid Electric Car By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jan 26 2010 The Chevy Volt is a data geek's dream, a family-friendly transporter and an attractive American car. Come with us on a video test drive. Then get in-depth info on GM's electric car. + READ MORE

55 MPH Speed Limit: Think of It as Part of the "Slow Movement" and a Way to Redesign Our Travel By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jan 11 2010 A 55 MPH speed limit would save fuel, lives and money. But it would also help redesign the way that we get around, from the cars and roads themselves, to other, greener alternatives. + READ MORE

10 Eco Driving Tips to Save You Fuel and Money By Derek Markham IN Tech & Transport Sep 18 2009 Driving a car can be a mixed bag for those of us concerned about the environment and saving fuel and money. Even if the price of fuel drops a little, filling up your tank with gas can be a wallet-emptying experience. On top of the money spent on gas, the amount of pollutants and CO2 released by your car adds to the green guilt. + READ MORE

8 Reasons Why Cars Suck, Plus 12 Ways Cyclists Can Stay Safer in an Automobile Culture By Mickey Z. IN Tech & Transport Aug 26 2009 We all know cars suck and but with 254,403,082 cars clogging up this planet, cyclists have no choice?except to co-exist with cars. And that can be easier said than done. + READ MORE

Can You Name the Planet's Biggest Gas Guzzler? By Mickey Z. IN Tech & Transport Aug 16 2009 Switch to hybrids, try car pooling, ride your bike, etc. All of these are good suggestions but won't help us take on the world's biggest gas guzzler. + READ MORE

Does My Roof Rack Affect My Gas Mileage? By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Aug 11 2009 Go on any highway and you'll see many vehicles with roof racks. Some are actually carrying things (bikes, kayaks, etc), but the vast majority are empty, and a good subset of those will never actually carry anything. But this is bad for gas mileage. + READ MORE

Why Aerodynamics Matter for Gas Mileage By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Jul 27 2009 Most of us—and I wish it was all of us—care about fuel economy. Those who drive cars, anyway...But few of us spend much time thinking about aerodynamics (how air flows around our vehicles). That's too bad because it is a very important factor in achieving good gas mileage, and if we picked our vehicle with this in mind, we'd not only get better MPG but it would also encourage auto makers to create more slippery models (the exact opposite of the boxy look of Jeeps and Hummers). + READ MORE

Is a Full Gas Tank the Greenest Gas Tank? By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jul 7 2009 Removing your gas cap as little as possible will save you gas. Over 147 million gallons of gas evaporate from tanks each year. I know plenty of people who will not let their gas gauge go below three-fourths of a tank. They tell me that it's good for the car. It's not. It wastes gas. + READ MORE

What is the Cheapest and Greenest Way to Travel? By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 29 2009 Traveling alone, cross-country, in a car that gets twenty five miles per gallon is comparable, in terms of pollution-generation, to flying cross country. If you add a couple buddies to the mix or trade your car in for a fuel-efficient hybrid, the trip becomes significantly greener. The bus is the second greenest form of transportation, followed by the train. The plane comes in second to last right before driving alone. + READ MORE

How to Cool Your Vehicle Quickly During the Intense Summer Heat and Reduce Your Carbon Emissions By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jun 29 2009 During the summertime, it could be said that the hottest moment between is when you first get into your vehicle. This is the moment that really sets the mood for the trip. I don't know about you, but I don't like to drive grumpy. It opens the door for road rage, of which we already have plenty on our highways + READ MORE

Avoid Evaporating Gas: Park in the Shade and Buy Gas When it's Cool By Sara Novak IN Tech & Transport Jun 26 2009 In the summer time even if you try your darndest to be frugal behind the wheel you might be losing more in gas than you ever could have imagined.So breathe easier and fill up either early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperature is cooler.More on Driving: Tested: 6 Presumed Gas Mileage Savers Get... + READ MORE

7 Ways the Troubled Automotive Industry Could Change Your Car and Your Commute By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jun 22 2009 It is a big question what to do with the crumbled auto industry. While there are a lot of different opinions on the matter, the one thing that we all can agree with is there is going to be some changes. Let's look at a few of the biggest changes you can expect, both directly and indirectly related to the retooling of the automotive industry. + READ MORE

Does Your Car Qualify for the Federal 'Cash for Clunker' Program? By Stephanie Sharpe IN Tech & Transport Jun 19 2009 You may have heard about regional 'Cash for Clunker' programs. Now, no matter where you live, if you have an old gas guzzling ride, you could get cash from the feds. To be eligible for the Cash for Clunker program, your car needs to meet just a few guidelines. Check below to see if your clunker would qualify. + READ MORE

Could the Time of Day Lower Your Gas Price? By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jun 17 2009 Gas prices are climbing back up to heartbreak level again.When you fill up your gas tank in the morning or evening, you'll be able to get a bit more gas for less money. + READ MORE

Could Your Gas Cap Be Costing You Money? By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jun 16 2009 There are a lot of lids in this fast-paced, modern world. There are lids for ketchup bottles. There are lids on Tupperware and lids on manholes. This one guy that I know has a big container with nothing but lids inside and the lid-filled container has its own lid. There is even a store at the mall called Lids that sells hats, but I don't go there. I'm not a hat person. I'm a lid person. + READ MORE

7 Steps to a Greener Road Trip By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 15 2009 Summer is road-trip season. School is out and folks everywhere are hitting the road in the chance of finding some excitement. Vacationing by car in a group is one of the greenest ways you can travel, especially if you are driving a fuel-efficient hybrid. Have some fun out there but be responsible. + READ MORE

Travel Green and Save Money without Giving Up Anything (Except Your Carbon Footprint) By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 11 2009 Whether you're a well-traveled gadabout or someone who is about to embark on their first vacation, it probably wouldn't hurt you to save some money. And it certainly wouldn't hurt any of us to do a little something-something for the planet. What if by some sort of ancient magic we could do both? We can. It is entirely possible and no ancient magics are required. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Gas Guzzler By Mickey Z. IN Tech & Transport Jun 10 2009 While some define "any American car made in the world" to be a gas guzzler," that's too easy—and lets foreign auto companies off the hook. This common term essentially came into use—in the US, at least—when "congress established Gas Guzzler Tax provisions in the Energy Tax Act of 1978 to discourage the production and purchase of fuel-inefficient vehicles." However, while the gas guzzler tax applied only to cars (not trucks) the term is most often used today to refer to SUVs and other "light trucks." + READ MORE