We’ve talked a lot lately about alternative fuels here on the blog, and there’s one alternative fuel out there that’s really caught our eye: hydrogen. It’s a clean fuel, emitting only water vapor, which makes it much better for our planet than gasoline. But how does hydrogen fuel a vehicle? Are there hydrogen-powered cars out […]
Category Archives: Fuel Efficiency
Misconceptions of Diesel
Diesel engines tend to get a bad rap—unfairly. These misconceptions cause people to think poorly of diesel vehicles, meaning they rarely purchase vehicles with diesel engines. Interestingly enough, this isn’t a problem in other countries. Overseas, many more diesels are sold than in the United States. Around half the market in Europe comprises diesel engines. […]
The Future of MPGs
When gas prices were low enough that taking a leisurely drive wasn’t out of the question, no one really gave a hoot about gas prices. And with rapidly rising costs and more obvious effects of global warming, the general public has grown increasingly interested in fuel efficiency. We have to face it: there’s no way […]
Increasing Gas Mileage
With the price of gas so high, your car’s gas mileage matters. And there are several things that factor into your car’s mileage including weight, type and size of the engine, how you drive, and aerodynamics. Here are some tips on how to increase your gas mileage no matter what car you own. Don’t Be […]
Why Do Minivans Still Exist?
Large four-door sedans, practical SUVs, crossovers—the popularity of these vehicles is leaving a lot of us with a simple question: why do minivans even exist? They’re just big gas-guzzlers for soccer moms anyway, right? Wrong. While minivans are becoming scarcer in the auto industry, a few models are hanging in there among the new family-oriented […]
All About Electric Car Charging Stations
One of the biggest concerns people have about electric cars concerns charging them. People fear being stranded somewhere without a charging station nearby. Although those concerns are valid, most charging is done at home. Modern electric vehicles have plenty of battery power to get you where you’re going and back home without having to find […]
Acura TLX
Acura’s taking on a large task: replacing not only one, but two vehicles in their 2015 lineup with only one car. As they hang up the TSX and the TL, Acura is rolling out a brand new TLX, a new mid-size luxury sedan. While the look of this new model is classic and simple, it’s […]
Four of the Best Hybrids for Families
If you’re anything like me, you like to save a few dollars at the gas pump. Especially if you have a family. Luckily, hybrid vehicles boast great gas mileage, and they’re becoming more ubiquitous, so you can save plenty of money at the pump. The only problem with hybrids is that, until recently, they were […]
General Motors (and Everyone Else) Aims for Top Electric Car
The Chevy Volt and Spark EV are two innovative electric models manufactured by General Motors. But the American automaker plans to go further by making a new electric car that can do just that. Here are a few facts about GM’s new project and why many more automakers will be following in the company’s tire […]
Chevy Cruze and Mazda6 Cruise into Diesel Market
European automakers have almost exclusively cornered the diesel car market since it came into existence in the 1930s. However, the new Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel and the Mazda6 diesel option are making a lauded leap into the market. These two cars outperform all others in the diesel lineup in power, emissions standards, and fuel […]