Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has awarded the Chevy Volt the “best buy of 2015” designation in the electric/hybrid car category. That’s an impressive designation in a category that includes the … [Read full article]
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Chevy Volt vs Toyota Prius (VIDEO)
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 … [Read full article]
Electric Cars & Plug-in Hybrids Seeing Strong Sales Growth & Investment… Much More To Come
The Union of Concerned Scientists’ Clean Vehicles program recently released an updated version of its rather comprehensive “backgrounder” on electric vehicles — “how much the technology is growing in the … [Read full article]
The Greenest Cars Around & How This Is Measured
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 … [Read full article]
Top 50 Solar Energy Stories Of 2013 (So Far): Part 1 (#1–10)
We’re trying to get more solar energy stories going here on Planetsave. To catch readers up, I’m doing a short series on the top 50 solar energy stories of 2013 … [Read full article]
Toyota Prius & Citroen C3 Compared
In 2008, the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland reported that Australia was highly dependent on car travel – it accounts for 80% of all passenger travel. There are 28 … [Read full article]
Green Leadership in Auto Industry: Marketing Ploy or a New Step in Corporate Responsibility
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 Donates 5 Hybrid Cars and $500,000 to Grand Canyon National Park
Toyota is donating 5 hybrid cars and $500,000 to help support Grand Canyon National Park’s educational programs and safety efforts. The donation is part of a larger initiative that the … [Read full article]