http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/eco-driving-save-fuel.html 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. 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. Cars Gas Mileage Transportation Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT Derek Markham http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/eco-driving-save-fuel.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/cool-fuel/cool-fuel-road-gasoline.html 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. 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. Alternative Fuels Biofuels Cars Gas Mileage Transportation Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/cool-fuel/cool-fuel-road-gasoline.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/reasons-cars-cyclists-safer.html 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. 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. Bicycles Biking Cars Gas Mileage Public Transportation Transportation Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:30:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/reasons-cars-cyclists-safer.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/planet-biggest-gas-guzzler.html 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. 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. Consumption Gas Mileage Transportation Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/planet-biggest-gas-guzzler.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/roof-rack-affect-mgp.html 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. 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. Bicycles Biking Cars Gas Mileage Transportation Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:46:18 GMT Michael Graham Richard http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/roof-rack-affect-mgp.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/aerodynamics-gas-mileage.html 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). 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). Cars Gas Mileage Transportation Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT Michael Graham Richard http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/aerodynamics-gas-mileage.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/full-gas-tank-greenest.html 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. 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. Cars Gas Mileage Penny Pinching Transportation Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:06:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/full-gas-tank-greenest.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/cheapest-greenest-travel.html 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. 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. Eco-Friendly Travel Gas Mileage Penny Pinching Smart Bargains Transportation Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT Josh Peterson http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/cheapest-greenest-travel.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cool-vehicle-quickly-heat.html 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 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 Cars Commuting Cooling Eco-Friendly Travel Energy Gas Mileage Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT Eric Leech http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cool-vehicle-quickly-heat.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/avoid-evaporating-gas-shade.html 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... 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... Cars Gas Mileage Penny Pinching Transportation Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/avoid-evaporating-gas-shade.html