Articles tagged “Cars”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Get the Most Miles Possible Per Gallon By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jul 1 2008 Many people buy cars based upon their speed, but did you know that you'll actually use less gas by keeping it under 65?Typically, smaller, lighter cars have slightly higher optimal speeds (40-60 m.p.h.) than heaver cars like SUVs.But since you can n't exactly go 45 on the interstate with your Explorer, make sure to... + READ MORE

Formula One Racing Meets Hybrid Technology in 2009 By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jul 1 2008 We have seen several vehicle competitions on Mean Green Machines end in the favor of the hybrid.There are still vehicles with low fuel efficiency, and we are talking 12 mpg... we could achieve that some 50 years ago.The idea of a hybrid race car would have been laughed at 10 years ago, but today it is actually being... + READ MORE

The Quest for a "Car-Free" Central Park By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jul 1 2008 Have you ever tried to picture a crowded metropolis like New York without cars?"A society so reliant on cars is already being revealed as destructive to the planet," says TA board member Ken Coughlin, "and it will soon become completely unsustainable." + READ MORE

The Greenest Thing You Can Do With Your Car?Donate it! By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 30 2008 For those of us who're exhausted with all the travails that come along with maintaining, storing, even driving our very own machines that might not be so mean or green, there's an option for making what may be the greenest move of our lives. + READ MORE

Annabelle Says: I stand corrected! By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 24 2008 There's no shame in being wrong, right?(Yes, I know you super eco-stars are aware that the battery powered hybrid is still the most carbon friendly technology available, but future generations of the fuel cell car could be the answer.) + READ MORE

Today on TreeHugger By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Jun 23 2008 Get the best gas mileage using this list of 66 tips! See who won TreeHugger's garden photo contest. Enjoy the summer and s'mores by registering for the Great American Backyard Campout. All this and more, today on TreeHugger! + READ MORE

Take a Low-Carbon Vacation: 4 Ways By Collin Dunn IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 20 2008 It's beginning to look a lot like summer, and with the kids out of school and the warm, sunny weather, it's vacation time for many of us. But with fuel prices heading skyward (and not coming back down), taking a low-carbon vacation this summer will be a lot better for your wallet, and for the planet, too. + READ MORE

Mean Green Machines: Sun Fueled Showdown By Team Planet Green IN Mean Green Machines Jun 19 2008 It's an all out war between two groups of mechanical engineering students fighting for sponsorship and funding. These stunning solar cars offer more than just a glimpse into the future, as the teams push their brand new cars to the... + READ MORE

Making Green Macho By Team Planet Green IN G Word Jun 13 2008 By Leslie Billera David Newsom's manly meet and greet with Jonathan Goodwin, the brain trust behind biodiesel muscle cars, made us think of the ladies out there. How many of you are getting the all-too-frequent eye-roll from your male mate... + READ MORE

Three Wheels vs. Four on a Hybrid By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 13 2008 By Eric J. Leech As we have seen on Mean Green Machines, some hybrid electric designers use a three wheel platform, while others prefer four. The new ZX14R (as shown in this video link) is capable of 0-60 in a fraction over 3 seconds, top speeds of 150 mph, and all this using a DOHC Kawasaki 1352cc inline 4 cylinder... + READ MORE

Today on TreeHugger By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Jun 12 2008 Some journalists compared the Toyota Prius Hybrid to the Jeep Patriot and got surprising results, but we think their comparison is flawed.Find out why. A new episode of TreeHugger Radio goes inside Tesla Motors, makers of the super electric car. Green product labeling: Is it valid and does it matter? + READ MORE

What Really Goes On In A Recycling Plant? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 11 2008 After watching Wa$ted and finding more information out about how to go green, are you curious about what happens to the things you recycle? Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of your recyclables is like? If so, you?ll enjoy some insight into the recycling process by taking the journey that plastic bottles, paper, aluminum and steel cans experience daily. + READ MORE

Is The Big Apple Going Green? By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 11 2008 New Yorkers may produce an inordinate amount of waste, but we do have incredibly low per-capita gasoline consumption. Before we pat ourselves on the back, though, we should remember that convenience is probably the main factor in our choice to use public transportation. + READ MORE

Don't Pay the Idiot Tax By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jun 10 2008 The idiot tax is being paid by everyone who traded a little more green space for a longer commute, a few more cupholders and a little more convenience for much poorer gas mileage, all the choices that so many people have made when the price of fuel was not a consideration. + READ MORE

Government Gone Green! By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 10 2008 To the great relief of many, much of the world indeed appears to be turning over a new leaf, and thankfully that leaf is "green". Mean Green Machines talks about the Coast Guard a bit, but what about other government-controlled agencies and organizations... how are they going green? + READ MORE

Today on TreeHugger By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Jun 9 2008 Don't leave your SUV idling?or any car for that matter?like Katie Holmes. Imagine a laundry machine that uses only one cup of water to clean your clothes. Substitute quickly disappearing salmon with sardines. All this and more, today on TreeHugger! + READ MORE

How to Figure out Your Vehicle's MPG Accurately By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 9 2008 On Wa$ted, we're introduced to a family who is dependent on an unpractical vehicle. You can get a general idea of what mileage you are getting even after one fill up, if completely filling your tank. The gallons put into the tank are replacing the gallons used since your last fill. + READ MORE

Regenerative Braking... The Stop n' Go Money Saver By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 2 2008 For decades we have always heard that stop n' go traffic was not only bad for our pocketbooks, but as you'll see on Mean Green Machines, it's also hard on the environment due to the extended driving, excess idling, and wasted engine output. + READ MORE

Ways You Can Recycle Your Oil By Team Planet Green IN Indy Racing League May 23 2008 This year, the Indy 500 has a need for green. Don't worry, they'll keep the speed - they're just promoting eco-friendly automotive practices too. And a major one of those is responsibly recycling your used motor oil. The first step... + READ MORE

Ways You Can Recycle Tires By Team Planet Green IN Indy Racing League May 23 2008 Instead of just burning rubber this year, the Indy 500 is putting their torn up tires to good use and instigating their greenest-ever recycling program. We figured we'd get in the spirit and help put you on the fast track... + READ MORE