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Could Range Anxiety Sabotage the Promise of Electric Cars?
Electric cars are all the rage these days (at least in the media, if not on the roads), and one expression that is sure to gain currency is "range anxiety". What is it and how can we remove that anxiety? That's what I want to talk about today.
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The Best DIY Projects for Tech and Transportation (View and Vote)
From homemade hydrogen fuel cells to teeny-tiny computers and upcycled messenger bags to winterized bike tires, these do-it-yourself projects from our Tech and Transport category will bring out your inner handyman (and maybe your inner techie, too).
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Cars Make Americans 15% More Obese: Stop Driving, Stay Thin
Okay, I know--there are a lot of things that can make you fat. Fast food can make you fat. Lack of exercise can make you fat. Plastic is making us fat. But here's one thing that makes you fat you might not consider as often: your car.
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10 Eco Driving Tips to Save You Fuel and Money
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.
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Want to Plug In Your Hybrid? Join Project Get Ready!
Project Get Ready is a new initiative seeking to help the nation (and Canada!) make the shift away from fossil fuels. Under the project, coalitions in six cities are working with the Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute to develop plug-in vehicle infrastructure.
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Why Aerodynamics Matter for Gas Mileage
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).
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Now You Can Get a Tax Credit For Your Scooter
Last week, we discussed how the government was offering a twenty-dollar-a-month tax rebate for commuters who bike to work. It's not a lot of money, but if you are biking to work anyways, you might as well pocket the extra cash.
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6 Driving Fundamentals You Must Master to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle
Longevity of your vehicle is just as important as its economy and emissions, considering that how you drive your vehicle dictates its lifespan, or in other words, how long it will remain out of some salvage yard, collecting dust, rust, and bug mites. It's kind of like the human body. If you take care of yourself, minimizing all health risks, you should be around a long time. Well, if you treat your vehicle with the same care, it too should have a long and reasonably efficient lifespan.
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How to Find an Alternative Fuel Station Anywhere in the US.
Perhaps you drive an alternative fuel vehicle. When you tool around your city, you look fly and confident behind the wheel of your eco-friendly car. And you feel secure while driving, because you know exactly where to find more alternative fuel.
