Tag: Fuel Efficiency
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One Graphic Even a Republican SuperPAC Ad Will Have a Hard Time Spinning
Value of Fossil Fuel Exports By Fuel, 1949-2010
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Transit Drivers Should Learn Eco-Driving Tips (18.7% Potential Fuel Savings, Study Says)
We all know that public transit is less polluting and more energy-efficient than individual vehicles, but what if we could make it even better with simple driver training and fuel economy feedback gadgets?
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Eight Cars Compared for Fuel Efficient, Range and Cost
After months on the road for my book tour, I put together two graphics to highlight the most common questions I got about sustainable automobiles. I made these graphics to let you be the judge about the cars.
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Top States For Transportation Fuel Consumption - Romney Missed A Campaign Opportunity
Gasoline politics: nine US states consume half of the liquid transportation fuel sold.
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Build a Wood-Burning Rocket Stove Made Entirely From Wood
This simple design for a cook stove is made from one single log, and it actually becomes its own fuel. Here's how to make it.
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How to Get 30 MPG in a 2.5 Ton Hacked Biodiesel Truck
An Oakland man doubles the fuel economy of his 1983 full-size pickup. We could all learn a thing or two from his techniques.
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Debunking Republican Junk Economics: Canadian & Bakken Formation Oil Feeds Record Fuel Exports
Irrefutable evidence that drillling more oil won't lower the price of gasoline. Obama was right: oil is the fuel of yesterday.
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Common Sense 101: If You Drive a Hummer, Don't Complain About Gas Prices
Some ruminations about gas prices in the USA. Too high? Too low? What can we do individually and collectively to improve the situation?
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EcoSpeed App Directs Your Driving, Cuts Fuel Use by 30%
EcoSpeed, a new app that finds the most fuel-efficient route for your drive and then gives pointers on driving behavior while you go, could cut fuel use by 30 percent.
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6 Wild Green Concept Cars and Prototypes From the LA Auto Show
An inspired peek at the near-future in electric, plug-ins and hybrid vehicles.
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Oil Prices Spiking Again; When Will We Ever Learn?
Dependence on gasoline means the economy tanks when prices get too high. The answer Is to get off gas.
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Tokyo Motor Show 2011 Exclusive: Leaf is Car of the Year, Plus 5 More Nissan Electric Cars
The Nissan Leaf is car of the year at the Tokyo Motor Show. Here are five more concept electric cars sporting Leaf technology.
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Study Shows That High Gas Prices Do Reduce Driving, Encourage Use of Alternatives
The amount people drive Is Elastic after all, and is price-sensitive.
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Improved Cooking Technique Slashes Coal Use. Is Funded Through Carbon Offsets (Video)
Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training.
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One Easy Tip to Save On Gas? Drive Like You Are Riding a Bike
Simply changing your mindset can go a long way to cutting your fuel consumption. Here's how.
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Will Loopholes in Obama’s Much-Heralded Fuel Standards Bring Back SUVs?
The Union of Concerned Scientists worries that there might be some perverse incentives for automakers to return to the Hummer.
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Honda’s Natural Gas Civic is Named Green Car of the Year
The award by Green Car Journal -- recognizing near zero emissions, a 200-mile range, and a combined average of 31mpg -- kicks off the LA Auto Show.
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Formula One Designer Wins Future Car Challenge Race for Most Efficient Car
The winners represent new names and growing forces, as well as some old standards. Guess who was on the podium?
