Archive for the ‘Alternative Fuel’ Category
Rising Gas Prices: Fuel Economy and Your Next Car Purchase?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 2:31 No CommentsThe Associated Press reported that oil prices fell Tuesday as fresh signs of a deepening U.S. recession trumped tensions in the Middle East and worries over natural gas shortages in Europe. Light, sweet crude for February delivery fell 23 cents, to $48.58 a barrel, in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
The five-month slide in [...]
Is This Gas? FlexFuel, E85 Ethanol, and BioFuel Explained
Friday, November 14, 2008 11:18 6 CommentsI recently noticed a 2009 Chevy Impala which had a “FlexFuel” designation on its trunk. Underneath, in small letters, it said “E85 Ethanol.” I asked the driver if he knew what that meant, and he said “No.” I couldn’t believe it - he didn’t know the what the flex fuel designation meant on his own car!?! It [...]
Top Ten Reasons to Choose a Hybrid Vehicle: Car or SUV
Thursday, October 23, 2008 16:26 2 CommentsWith the rising costs of gas there is an abundance of reasons that we are choosing to go green – for one, it releases the strain on your wallet when you see the gas gauge dwindle towards the empty line. Now with the option of a hybrid vehicle customers aren’t forced to look upon that [...]
Alternative Energy and Fuel: Considering a Hybrid Car?
Friday, October 17, 2008 16:55 6 CommentsAlthough a hybrid vehicle may save a bundle at the pump, is this car as easy on the wallet throughout the course of its lifetime as it is at the pump? Many consumers have this concern, and for this reason it is important to research each vehicle choice in depth – before making the final [...]



