MIT Innovation: Use Speed Bumps for Better Fuel Economy

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

A team of MIT undergrads has developed a shock absorber that aborbs the shock of a bump in the road and turns it into usable energy. Making use of this energy makes the vehicles 10% more fuel efficient.

10 Tips for Better Gas Mileage

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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With the volatility of the global oil market and a recession creeping up on us, we’re all looking for ways to pinch pennies. Getting better gas mileage from our vehicles not only saves us money, but will also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to less fossil fuel use. It’s a step in the right [...]

Mr. T(urkey): I Pity the Fool Who Don’t Carpool

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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If you are going to be traveling a long way this Thanksgiving, consider carpooling. Gas prices may be low, but we still need to make an effort to reduce our carbon emissions, and a great way to do that is keeping extra cars off the road.
I know my family’s holiday travels can be carbon heavy. [...]

Volvo Markets First Hybrid Bus: Volvo 7700

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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This is the first commercially viable hybrid bus that should see the market place by 2010. Using a combo diesel and lithium ion battery the 7700 Hybrid decreases CO2 emissions by 30%, doesn’t idle at lights and stops, reduces particle and nitrous oxide emissions by 40-50%, carries more passengers, and runs quieter than its fully [...]

10 Easy Hypermile Tricks That Save You Gas

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Well… Maybe not exactly that good but lets see what we can do…
Can you afford not to drive? Most of us depend on cars for some part of our daily lives. By using some easy Hypermile (or fuel efficient driving) tricks you can beat your carâ€™s EPA rating and save some dollars. Here [...]