Gas prices have exceeded the $4.00 mark and in the midst of a country’s scramble to afford fuel or find alternatives to driving, Chrysler has served up an offer so sweet that driver’s might instead consider buying a new Jeep Commander or leasing a Chrysler Sebring. Chrysler has created not only a new program, “Let’s Refuel America,” but a new attitude in response to the growing concern about risi…
While electric cars, hybrid vehicles and other forms of alternative energy transportation promise to reduce petroleum consumption and cut down on carbon dioxide emissions, the reality for some - especially in urban environments - is that buying and owning a car is not practical or financially realist…
For drivers attempting to reduce their environmental impacts and make prudent automotive choices, there are perhaps no two terms more incongruous than 'hybrid electric vehicle' and 'full-size sport utility vehicle.¯' Whereas hybrids have been celebrated and repeatedly honored for the…
The all-electric ZENN Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) promises to change the way in which consumers view low-speed electric vehicles. Many people think of traditional NEVs as "glorified golf carts" legalized for urban and local roadways but bearing little resemblance to full size cars and trucks. The …
Understanding the various terms and acronyms associated with vehicle emission ratings and standards can be a difficult task. Not only are the requirements currently changing, but different sets of terms defining various levels of cleanliness are used, depending on the U.S. state. Earthcars breaks down Tier I and II emission standards as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as Lo…
Carpool with others when possible, and use the most fuel efficient vehicle available to maximize savings.