Archive for the ‘Fuel Efficient Vehicles’ Category

Latest CAFE Statistics Show Car Manufacturers Are Making Progress

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

While many of us have become increasingly critical of the lack of gas friendly vehicles available to us (just check out many of the posts and comments on this site), it doesn't mean that the major car manufacturers aren't trying to make some progress. Based on the latest CAFE statistics, the ...

Fuel Efficient Vehicles Dominate Super Bowl Ads. Just Kidding.

Monday, February 4th, 2008

If you're trying to pitch a new product or put a re-brand your corporation (e.g. from a eco-disaster to one of a more environmental leader), there's likely no better forum than in a Super Bowl ad. With hundreds of millions of people watching around the world, it's near impossible ...

Do The New Fuel Economy Standards Go Far Enough?

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

On December 19, the United States Congress passed a new energy bill which, among other things, put the 100 watt incandescent light bulb on death row (they'll be outlawed by 2012) and increased fuel economy standards for the first time in over two decades. That same day, President Bush ...

Apparently Hybrids Can’t Make Everyone Happy

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Over the last couple of years it's been pretty tough to find anyone with anything bad to say about hybrid cars. Thanks to their high gas mileage, many people have gone so far as to bill these cars as environmental saviors. But now it appears that there's a group of people ...

What’s the Biggest Factor in Choosing a Car?

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

Aside from buying a house (which, right now may not be the best idea), purchasing a car is probably one of the biggest "investments" that you're going to make during your life. Whether it's your dream car or just something reliable to get you from point A to point ...