June 18, 2013 5:58 AM
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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5:50 AM
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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June 16, 2013 6:30 PM
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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12:52 PM
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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May 31, 2013 8:12 AM
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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May 28, 2013 1:01 PM
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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May 22, 2013 6:30 AM
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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April 4, 2013 7:54 AM
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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February 25, 2013 7:32 AM
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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February 13, 2013 4:19 AM
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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