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Why Safety Statistics for “Green” Cars Matter to You

June 18, 2013 5:58 AM0 comments
Why Safety Statistics for “Green” Cars Matter to You

The rising cost of fuel prices has pushed many Americans away from larger sports utility vehicles and pickup trucks and into more fuel-efficient vehicles. However, many Americans migrated to such vehicles in the first place out of safety concerns. Larger vehicles have advantages in multi-vehicle collisions, and environmentally friendly vehicles [...]

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10 Tips for buying an eco-friendly vehicle

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10 Tips for buying an eco-friendly vehicle

If you’re interested in purchasing an eco-friendly vehicle, but you don’t know exactly what to look for, you should take into account the following 10 tips that will help you make the right decision. Plus, you should always keep in mind that you have to buy a vehicle that matches [...]

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The cost of a hybrid car vs a traditional car – Infographic

June 16, 2013 6:30 PM0 comments
The cost of a hybrid car vs a traditional car – Infographic

When people buy hybrid vehicles, they often do it knowing that it is better for the environment, but also better for their pocketbooks as the vehicles use less fuel. This infographic takes an objective view to that commonly held belief, and analyzes the amount of time it would take to [...]

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Green Cars: 5 Tips for Making Your Vehicle More Eco-friendly

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Green Cars: 5 Tips for Making Your Vehicle More Eco-friendly

There are various ways that you can improve the energy efficiency and eco-friendly components of your car without buying a hybrid. Making a small change does not seem like much to drivers, but it has dramatic effects in reducing car costs. Save money and the environment by following these five [...]

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Ferrari Unveils It’s First Hybrid Car

May 31, 2013 8:12 AM0 comments
La Ferarri hybrid car

At the Geneva car show in May, Ferrari unveiled its first hybrid supercar. A handful of select buyers, 499 of them to be exact, will be the proud owners of the new “LaFerrari,” the fastest Ferrari ever made and, not surprisingly, the most expensive. Although Ferrari hasn’t announced a price, [...]

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Ford Fusion Energi Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating

May 28, 2013 1:01 PM2 comments
Ford Fusion Energi Earns Top Vehicle Safety Rating

Ford’s 2013 mid-sized sedan Fusion Energi has been awarded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) a “Top Safety Pick” honor. This five-star safety rating gives yet another boost to the part-electric Fusion Energi’s consumer appeal along with the EPA-rated 100 combined MPG, which is five MPG better than the [...]

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Will the Prius be Replaced Soon?

May 22, 2013 6:30 AM0 comments
Will the Prius be Replaced Soon?

From the outside, it looks like sales of the Toyota Prius have never been better. According to WardAuto, they surpassed their 2012 sales goal by 16,000 units, and the rising gas prices since 2011 have caused many buyers to take the plunge and go hybrid. But not everything is smooth [...]

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Going Green on the Road: The Advantages of Eco-Friendly Driving

April 4, 2013 7:54 AM0 comments
Going Green on the Road: The Advantages of Eco-Friendly Driving

Driving a hybrid or electric vehicle can significantly reduce your carbon footprint, and it has several other attractive benefits for drivers as well.

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Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid – One of the Best Eco-Friendly SUVs

February 25, 2013 7:32 AM0 comments
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid – One of the Best Eco-Friendly SUVs

Ever since it first entered the market, the Porsche Cayenne started gaining worldwide recognition thanks to the powerful engines, great styling and high-quality interior. That’s why it has sold very well despite its high price tag. Since there have been a lot of eco-friendly vehicles in recent years that have [...]

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Best Cars In Class – The Green Class, That Is

February 13, 2013 4:19 AM1 comment
Best Cars In Class – The Green Class, That Is

Thanks to some, I’m sure, backbreaking research done by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy [ACEEE], we can get a better idea if the vehicle we’re looking to buy is truly environmentally responsible. True, we could follow the guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency’s [EPA] Fuel Economy Guide, [...]

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