Category Archives: Fuel Economy

EPA’s Clean Diesel Project giving away $300 million

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Tara

  Image by mujitra (´･ω･) on Flickr   I was doing some research on the EPA website as I wanted to get more information on the new CA laws just put into place to lower CO2 emissions.  But before I could even … Continue reading →

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Smart fortwo car is a green choice

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Tara

Image by Randy Read  If you are in the market for a new car and want something that is “greener”, both for your wallet and for the environment, you really should check out a smart “fortwo” car. In terms of … Continue reading →

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Fuel economy beaten by the cold

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Tara

  I was reading a blog from autobloggreen that covered the effects of cold weather on the fuel economy in hybrid cars.  The tests that were done showed weather and/or climate could dramatically lower the fuel economy, sometimes by 5-10 … Continue reading →

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Want better fuel economy….Go Metro LA

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Tara

We are all trying to figure out how to get the best fuel economy and with gas prices going up again (at least they are in my area….went up $0.17 in less than a week), we need to find the … Continue reading →

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Car Shipping: Better for the environment and your wallet

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Tara

Image by altheengineer When you move across country, whether it’s moving to a new home or sending your kid off to college, one cost you can’t forget to factor in is the cost of getting your car across country.  Packing … Continue reading →

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Fast Food Fuel Economy, Good for Everyone

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Tara

  Image by biofriendly I’m sure many of you have read articles or blogs about different restaurants or fast food places recycling their cooking oil and turning it into fuel to help save money and increase fuel economy on their … Continue reading →

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Bio-fuels and Hybrids look out….Karma is coming!

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Tara

Image by crazytales562  Bio-fuels used to be all the rage and in some cases, they still are.  Whether you are talking about ethanol made from corn or bio-fuels made from algae or anything in between, you are bound to drum … Continue reading →

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CO2 Emissions: Tips to lower yours

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Tara

  Image by biofriendly Can you really lower your CO2 emissions?  Well, the obvious answer is yes, of course.  But do you really know what will lower your emissions?  For example, will you produce less CO2 emissions by idling your car … Continue reading →

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Looking for better fuel economy…try the Transition

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Tara

Image by loimere These days, ways to get better fuel economy are no longer tightly-kept secrets.  You can get a hybrid, get an electric vehicle, use a proven fuel additive, keep your tires properly inflated, drive smarter, etc.  The list … Continue reading →

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Fuel Economy: Learn what affects your MPG

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Tara

  Image by jeffwilcox If you go onto any car lot you’ll find the estimated MPG right on the price sticker of each car.  Some people even use the MPG to help determine whether or not they want to buy … Continue reading →

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