The natural gas-powered Honda Civic is the greenest car in the land, according to Green Car Journal who recognized the Civic as “Green Car of the Year” this morning at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Civic topped a highly competitive field that included two electric vehicles (the Ford Focus Electric and Mitsubishi i, one traditional hybrid (the
Review – 2011 Chevrolet Volt is a Ready Road Tripper
At one time or another, chances are we’ve all experienced some type of anxiety. A quick Google search indicates that there are seven types, including specific disorders and a number of phobias related to most anything you can think of. Now, thanks to the debut of models like the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, I’m thinking we
2012 Volt Goes On Sale In All 50 States
Following the limited market rollout of the 2011 Volt, GM has shifted gears to offer the 2012 Volt in all 50-states. Chevrolet dealers across the United States began taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt on June 10, 2011. The suggested retail for the Volt will start at $39,995. The price includes an $850 destination charge, but excludes
Over Ten Thousand Experience Electric Cars In New York
The New York International Auto Show is providing the opportunity for show goers to ride-along in electric cars without ever leaving the show floor. For the second year in a row, Green Car Journal is hosting the EV Pavilion to help raise awareness about the capability of current and future electric cars. Last year, over
Chevrolet Mi-Ray Concept Roadster
GM’s latest concept car is a wild roadster reminiscent of some of the early Corvette concepts cars. We see a bit of the Mako Shark and Manta Ray Corvette concepts from the late sixties in the Mi-ray. The Mi-Ray design came out of the GM Advanced Design Studio in Seoul, Korea.
According to GM Korea President and
Pedal Power – The Two-Wheeled Audi
Audi’s greenest vehicle isn’t a clean diesel, hybrid, or even electric. This Audi is human powered. Audi has teamed with Renovo Hardwood Bicycles to create the duo line of Audi inspired bicycle collection. Renovo produces high-end bikes with hardwood frames.
Wood framed bicycles were first introduced over 200 years ago. Renovo Design, however, is the first manufacturer
Review – 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Is Ahead of the Curve
A week behind the wheel of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid will only leave you wanting more. We found that Ford Motor Company’s luxury hybrid is a car that simply does everything well. Apparently, more people are figuring out what a great car this is. Ford projected the hybrid would account for about 15-percent of the product
A Greener Motor Oil-Valvoline NextGen
Finding and pumping oil out of the ground is only the start of the petroleum life cycle. It also takes a lot of energy to transport the crude to refineries and consumers – often halfway around the world. Valvoline, a division of Ashland, is looking to lower the environmental impact of oil production with a new motor oil
F-Cell World Drive Crosses the Golden Gate
Since we left the Mercedes-Benz F-Cell World Drive in New Orleans, it has traveled all the way across the southern United States to San Diego then up the coast with a stop in Los Angeles. From LA the F-Cells threaded their way north along California’s scenic Highway-1 to Laguna Seca Raceway then on to
Toyota Hybrids – Over Three Million Served
Toyota produced their first gasoline-electric hybrid in August of 1997. It was called the Coaster Hybrid EV. In December of ’97, the original Prius was introduced as the first mass-produced hybrid in Japan. Toyota brought the Prius to the United States and Europe in 2000 and followed with a second-generation car in 2003. Over the years,
