Fuel Efficiency
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Next Green Car launches “Approved” vehicle list
Next Green Car approved vehicles – Click above to view entire list Let’s say you’re looking to buy a new…
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Analyst: Sales of micro-hybrids to eclipse 34 million worldwide by 2015
As has been predicted before, micro-hybrid technology (a.k.a. stop-start or idle-stop), will dominate the automotive industry within the next five…
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Consumer Reports: Interest in alt-energy vehicles on the rise; buyers deterred by drawbacks
Consumer Reports recently surveyed 1,713 car owners in the U.S. and discovered that 39 percent of them will consider buying…
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Toyota eyes turbocharging, direct-injection to boost ICE efficiency
2011 Toyota Corolla – Click above for high-res image gallery Recently, Toyota outlined its “eco-car” future, which includes the launch…
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VW Jetta TDI tops Consumer Reports eco roundup, Honda CR-Z scores too low to recommend
Fuel efficiency is rapidly becoming one of the most influential determining factors when new car shoppers go looking for their…
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CR: Toyota Prius a better buy than Chevy Volt, for some
2010 Toyota Prius – Click above for high-res image gallery To gauge the 2011 Chevrolet Volt’s energy consumption under real-world…
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Peugeot oultlines long-term emissions reduction plans
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 – Click above for high-res image gallery While speaking at the 1st French-American EV Technology Forum held…
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Avera Motors reveals specs for high-efficiency prototype; diesel hybrid could get 90 mpg *UPDATE
Florida-based Avera Motors has begun to let down the veil of secrecy surrounding the company’s high-efficiency prototype. The start-up automaker…
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Report: Automakers struggle to find balance between CA policymakers and state’s buyers
It’s a classic dichotomy – automakers need to build both the kinds of cars consumer want to buy and also…
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Video: Making sense of the Chevy Volt’s EPA label
2011 Chevrolet Volt EPA label – Click above to watch video after the jump On November 24th, the EPA issued…
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