Tag: Fuel Efficiency - Page 3
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Peugeot's 60+mpg Diesel-Hybrid Crossover. Taking Orders Now. (Video)
When I posted the Fully Charged review of Volvo's AWD plug-in hybrid diesel, there was much excitement at such an efficient, versatile car. And much consternation that it would not be available in America. News that Peugeot is
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Renting Hybrid Cars Has Gotten Easier: 5 Models to Look Out For
A bike or local public transportation may be the greenest way to get around, but sometimes even the biggest cargo bike can't do everything.
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Rocket Mass Stove Slashes Fuel Use, Compared to Conventional Wood Stove (Video)
Earlier today, I posted a video from Paul Wheaton on a wood-based design for a wood-burning rocket mass stove. As I was looking for follow ups on the project, I came across this related interview, in which Paul talks to wood
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Building a Wood-Burning Rocket Mass Heater. From Wood. (Video)
From rocket stoves aiding relief in Haiti, to building your own cookstove, ultra-efficient rocket stove designs have been around for some time. But this one is a little different. When Paul Wheaton decided to build a
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Finally! A 100mpg AWD Diesel Plug-In Hybrid, But Not for America... (Video)
While it created initial excitement, the VW Golf diesel hybrid proved too expensive for production back in 2008. Nevertheless, many greener car advocates have been watching eagerly for the possibility of a car that would
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Portugal Wins, Sweden Loses in Europe's Vehicle CO2 Rankings
In the last few years, Europe as a whole has made a variety of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, by encouraging use electric and hybrid vehicles as well as of alternative modes of transportation. But
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An Eco-Conscious Shoe Company Delivers via Carrier Pigeon (Video)
When Chris and Mat started their shoe company, Jojo, they had the environment in mind. That's why delivering the product to customers was so problematic: carbon emissions. So the duo settled on a delivery system that
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Tax Revenue in UK Plunges as Drivers Drive Less, and Slower
From the GM CEO's call to raise gas taxes to some brave souls willing to pay a voluntary gas tax, there are plenty of people who believe we should all be paying more to account for the true
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FedEx Adds 4,000 Efficient Delivery Vehicles, Doubles EV Fleet
FedEx has already made some pretty impressive sustainability moves. From converting 92 trucks into diesel hybrids through installing a huge rooftop solar array to announcing that all new
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Old Delaware Chrysler Plant To Manufacture Stationary Fuel Cells, Create Hundreds Of Jobs
Natural gas-reforming solid oxide fuel cells will soon be assembled in a former Chrysler plant, located in Newark DE. The 100-kilowatt individual fuel cell units by
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Infographic Explains Energy Consumption of Electric Motors, and Potential for Savings
Where do we use our electricity? Where does it all go, and how can we prioritize our actions towards an energy efficient future? This ABB Infographic lays out the numbers, and shows how we might be able to make big progress with little effort if we're
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American Airlines Switching From Paper to iPads, Will Save $1.2 million In Fuel
American Airlines is eyeballing iPads as a light-weight way to carry flight charts. And the company guesses the change will save it over a million dollars a year in fuel costs. The move towards digitization and
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Ask Pablo: Could A Hacked Hummer H3 Really Get 60 MPG?
There are plenty of claims out there from people promising amazing fuel economy. Some of these claims
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Greenopia Rankings Push Airlines to Pursue Virgin
Not much has changed since Mat reported on Greenopia's Greenest Airlines ranking last year. Virgin America still leads the pack followed by Continental and Alaska Airlines.
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The Last 100 Years in Fuel Efficiency (Infographic)
Take a looksy at this cute little chart, if only to see how little progress there's been in fuel efficiency over the last 100 years. As you can see, we figured out how to produce cars that get 40 or so
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Is Importing Recycled Grease for Biodiesel Still Green?
We already know that all biofuels are not created equal. Palm oil biodiesel often has staggering carbon emissions, and using chicken fat to make fuel has upset many vegans.
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AAA Reports 18% Increase in Motorists Running Out of Gas
Andrew reported before on how higher gas prices lead to more motorists running out of gas. The latest spike in prices, combined with the ongoing financial impact of the recession, is once
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The Delta E4 Coupe. An Ultra-Efficient Electric Sports Car (Video)
From the Nissan Leaf road test to holding forth on the connection between electric cars, oil, war and mobile phones, Robert Llewellyn's Fully Charged show has showcased some cutting edge technology and issues in the electric
