It's getting dark pretty early, these days-- and the air is getting colder. For many, it's time to put their bikes up for the season. For others, further south, it's finally cool enough to start putting serious miles on them again. For nearly all motorcyclists, however, the winter is special for another reason: the new bikes are out! With new bikes come new lists. As such, … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2019
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Speed Dating: 2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco
I spent last week going through my daily routine of dropping off kiddos at school, heading to work, and driving home- all without leaving Oak Park, of course- behind the wheel of a Crush Blue 2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco. I did this in order to gain a bit more perspective on how a modern Toyota Prius works and feels in every day life, compared to the first and second-gen Priuses … [Read more...] about Speed Dating: 2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco
The 11 Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2016
Looking for the latest list? CLICK HERE for Gas 2's Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2019! Spring is finally upon us- and, for many of you, that means you're feeling the urge to head out to the garage, unplug the Battery Tender, pull off the covers, and hit the road on two wheels instead of four. Once you get out there, though, you might find that you don't … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2016
Speed Dating: the 50 MPG 2016 Toyota Corolla S
The last time I test drove a Toyota Corolla it was a then-new 2014 Corolla that gave me more than 51 MPG on one of my trips, and averaged nearly 39 MPG throughout my test drive. It was a phenomenal performance, and one that had its doubters. After a while, I convinced myself that, yeah, it must have been some kind of crazy fluke. So, when I got my hands on a 2016 Toyota Corolla … [Read more...] about Speed Dating: the 50 MPG 2016 Toyota Corolla S
The 11 Best Fuel-efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2015
Looking for the latest list? CLICK HERE for Gas 2's Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2019! For those of you who don't know me, I'm all about the environmental and social benefits of motorcycles. This attitude speaks to my general disdain and- let's face it- subtle aggression towards street-clogging cars, overly smug Prius drivers, and bloated … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Fuel-efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2015
California Strengthens EV Incentives
California has some of the best electric vehicle incentives in the nation, and now thanks to the leadership of Governor Jerry Brown those incentives are even stronger. Governor Brown has signed into law six bills in a continuing effort by California to grow the EV market within the state. Currently California makes up 40% of US plug in electric vehicle sales and last year … [Read more...] about California Strengthens EV Incentives
Electric Cars Are Cheaper To Insure
CoverHound Insurance has released a newly completed study that shows electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to insure than gas powered vehicles. The study shows on average drivers of EVs save around $200 on insurance when they make the upgrade from gas to electric. CoverHound is a predominantly web-based insurance company that was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, … [Read more...] about Electric Cars Are Cheaper To Insure
2015 Ford F-150 Materials Infographic
Ford has stolen the headlines in the truck world lately by announcing its 2015 pickup trucks will be significantly lighter, thanks to the extensive use of aluminum. A new SuperCab is said to tip the scales at around 4900 lbs, which means a standard cab truck should weigh in around 4500 lbs. There is some controversy over whether the new truck should be weighed with the 5.0 … [Read more...] about 2015 Ford F-150 Materials Infographic
LeefH2 Hydrogen Enhancer Fuel Hoax Lands on IGG
It's 2014, which means a few decades have passed since the first hydrogen enhancement MPG hoax darkened our doorstep. Even so, the passage of time- not to mention debunking after debunking after debunking- hasn't stopped people from trying to cash in on the public's ignorance of basic scientific principles and engine workings. The latest of these enterprising fellows is Don … [Read more...] about LeefH2 Hydrogen Enhancer Fuel Hoax Lands on IGG
2015 Chevy Tahoe – the 1000 Mile, 25 MPG Test Drive
A few weeks ago, the wife and I decided to pack up the family and drive across three states to visit the Ohio part of the framily. It would be a little over 500 miles each way, so what we need was something big. Roomy. Something with good mileage, too, since we buy our own gas after the cars get dropped off. A real "family truckster" sort of vehicle. "I have just the thing," … [Read more...] about 2015 Chevy Tahoe – the 1000 Mile, 25 MPG Test Drive