Guidelines considered to cut diesel fuels
By Tomas Roman KGO – San Francisco SAN MARTIN, CA — Thousands of lives could be saved in California by reducing the diesel fumes being pumped out from trucks and buses. New regulations are being...
View ArticleBetter auto efficiency rankings via do-it-yourself calculator
By John DeFore Green Right Now Last summer, we reported on an effort by professors at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to get the world to change the way it thinks about automotive fuel...
View ArticleGet green in your apartment, condo or townhome
By Laura Elizabeth May Green Right Now Meredith Henderson was on a mission, she wanted to make composting available where she lived. But she is among of the one-third of Americans who do not own their...
View ArticleFind your car’s emissions and greenhouse gas ratings
From Green Right Now Reports How do cars pollute? In two main ways, through inefficient mileage (guzzling a gallon of gas every eight or 10 or 14 miles) and through tailpipe emissions. There’s the...
View ArticleBattle of the boxes: Rating a new generation from Kia and Nissan
By Clint Williams Green Right Now There is a reason big, gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles continue to crowd parking lots. SUVs are eminently practical – capable of hauling any combination of people...
View ArticleFederal grants awarded to projects aimed at boosting fuel economy
From Green Right Now Reports U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced $187 million in awards to nine projects aimed at improving the fuel efficiency and emissions of heavy-duty trucks and...
View ArticleFind out more about hybrids at HybridCenter.org
From Green Right Now Reports In an effort to house all the info about efficient vehicles in one virtual garage, the Union of Concerned Scientists has created HybridCenter.org. The Ford Fusion Hybrid...
View ArticleGreen Test Drive: Prius Plug-in
By Clint Williams Green Right Now The Toyota Prius has evolved into t-h-e hybrid automobile since it first hit the highways in North America in 2000, setting the standard as America’s biggest selling...
View ArticleEnvironmental groups say new fuel economy standards will reduce US oil...
From Green Right Now Reports New gasoline standards for cars and light trucks set by the US Department of Transportation and the US EPA won final approval on Tuesday after several months of public...
View ArticleThe true price of gas
This video helps explain why fossil fuels are not just polluting, but inefficient. It will make you wish your car ran on anything but gasoline.
View ArticleWhat to look for when you’re choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle
The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how fuel efficiency saves you money and energy. This video will walk you through common options. Also, keep in mind: Electric Vehicle Tax Credit...
View ArticleNew EPA rules will reduce air pollution and help increase fuel economy
GRN Reports: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its finalized emission standards for cars and gasoline aimed at reducing air pollution and saving lives. These new standards...
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