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21 Sep 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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29 Aug 2009 IN COOL FUEL | COMMENTS
Shaun Murphy and the COOLFUEL team get themselves into some precarious situations as they use corn whiskey, prairie grass, garbage—anything but gasoline—to travel across the country.+ READ MORE
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26 Aug 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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
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25 Aug 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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
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11 Aug 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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
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27 Jul 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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7 Jul 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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
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29 Jun 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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29 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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28 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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22 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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22 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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18 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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
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16 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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15 Jun 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
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
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