The Push To Divest In Fossil Fuels
There has been a movement to divest in fossil fuels on a global scale. Be it at the G-20 Summit in Russia or on the steps of the Massachusetts State House, the divest movement is gaining traction.
Continue readingThe 13 Best Fuel-efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2013
The Chicago Tribune recently published its “top 10” most fuel-efficient motorcycles list … but it was terrible, full of plot holes, and may have been translated from French. My list is better, because there’s 13 of them, and it’s 2013 now. Bam!
Continue readingThe Issue of the Public, and Free, Electric Vehicle Chargers
An article recently appeared on Plugincar.com arguing that the public and free electric vehicle (EV) charger trend is not sustainable, and that EVs will have a brighter future if charging stations owners can make revenue from their charging operation. And they might have a point.
Continue readingDon’t Mess With Texas: State Considering An Electric Vehicle Tax
So far Virginia is considering electric car tax and Washington State already has a $100 fee put into place. Now Texas has added itself to the mix. The state of Texas, like Virginia, has not changed its gas tax in about twenty years – the Texas gas tax sits at 38.4 cents per gallon.
Continue readingCongress Considering A Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax
With gas taxes bringing in less and less revenue, states like Massachusetts and Washington are considering a pay per mile tax. This idea of charging drivers a taxed based on how much they drive is even being bandied about Congress. Basically a pay per mile tax, or Vehicle Mile Tax, would charge American drivers per mile driven instead of charging the current 18.4 cent-per-gallon Federal gasoline tax they pay now.
Continue readingGenuine’s New Lemonhead Buddy is a 100+ mpg Sweetie
I’m not gonna lie, Genuine’s Buddy line of small-displacement scooters have a special place in my heart. Over the past twelve months, I spent (quite literally) hundreds of hours riding various scoots, from Honda Metros to big-engined maxis, and the Buddy was always “just right”. It’s a “Goldilocks” bike, in other words … and now, thanks to Ferrara Pan and the introduction of this new Lemonhead model, the lil’ Buddys have gotten a lil’ bit sweeter.
Continue readingThe CNG Civic GX Returns!
The CNG Honda Civic GX has returned to the Chicago Auto Show this year. Named the 2012 Green Car of the Year by the Green Car Journal, the unassuming sedan…
Continue readingRegenerative Braking Works for Gas-Powered Cars, Too
Automotive World 12 is currently under way in Tokyo, Japan – a subsidiary of the 4th International Automotive Electronics Exhibition. One of the potentially immediately useful products on display was…
Continue readingPlug in, Hit the Road: Toyota Prius Camper
There are little Prii, big Prii, plug-in Prii, racing Prii, and now – just revealed at this weekend’s Tokyo Auto Salon – there are full-fledged, fully-equipped, and very Real Toyota…
Continue readingJay Leno Drives Chevy Volt 11,000 Miles Without Gas, Nets 2,365 MPG
The Chevy Volt has its supporters, and its detractors. You can famed car enthusiast and talk show host Jay Leno as an avid supporter. The late-night funnyman has wracked up…
Continue readingWhen Does 90 MPG Seem Low?
That right there is the 50 cc Honda Metropolitan that’s been carrying me across Chicago these past few months. With only 50 cc pushing the little scooter along, I can’t…
Continue readingAwesome 80’s Thing: 40 mpg, 130 mph, VW Scooter
What you see here is the 1986 VW “Scooter” concept car, first seen at that year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. This little car – I think you’ll agree – is something…
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