Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has awarded the Chevy Volt the ābest buy of 2015ā designation in the electric/hybrid car category. Thatās an impressive designation in a category that includes the BMW i3, Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S, and Toyota Prius. Of course, if you actually look at the benefits of electric cars, I think you
A couple of Via Motors employees decided to have a little fun and see how the two compared on a long commute. They drove 43.3 miles to work, 86.6 miles round trip. While the Volt driver could have plugged in at work, he decided to treat the trip more like it would be at a
The Union of Concerned Scientistsā Clean Vehicles program recently released an updated version of its rather comprehensive ābackgrounderā on electric vehicles ā āhow much the technology is growing in the country, the opportunities it presents for consumers and automakers, and the challenges facing its adoption,ā to be specific. Also included in the updated backgrounder is
Interest in fuel economy is more than karmic: the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Americans spent an average of $2,655 on gasoline in 2011. The federal government instituted new minimum standards for the fuel efficiency of autos in 2011 to help address this. Aside from money, emissions also provoke some self-interest, as they are
Weāre trying to get more solar energy stories going here on Planetsave. To catch readers up, Iām doing a short series on the top 50 solar energy stories of 2013 so far. Learning from the Top 33 EV Stories article I recently published, Iām splitting this one into 5 posts. Otherwise, the page would take
Ā In 2008, the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland reported that Australia was highly dependent on car travel ā it accounts for 80% of all passenger travel. There are 28 tonnes of greenhouse gases per head in Australia. Emissions from vehicles account for around 8% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, which contributes
Every company interested in a profit has jumped on the green bandwagon recently. In the auto industry especially, every new model is advertised as being a hybrid, battery powered, or made with more sustainable production. Nearly 100 cars with over 30 combined miles per gallon were released in America in 2010 and 2011. Have auto companies suddenly seen the light and realized their role as leaders in society and dedicated themselves to protecting the public and the planet, or is it all marketing? The answer is, of course, it depends.
Toyota is donating 5 hybrid cars and $500,000 to help support Grand Canyon National Parkās educational programs and safety efforts. The donation is part of a larger initiative that the company is sponsoring to help support the National Park Service. In total, Toyota will donate $5 million and 21 hybrid vehicles to help support five
