BMW X6 ActiveHybrid: The High-Performance Hybrid SUV That Breaks Compromises
Buying a car is usually a exercise in finding the least painful compromise. You want safety and cargo space? You sacrifice handling. You want...
Why Natural Gas Cars Are the Quiet King of Budget Fuel
When the pump price spikes, most drivers panic. They look at the dashboard, check their bank account, and suddenly remember they’ve been ignoring the...
Hydrogen vs. Electric Cars: The Real Environmental Truth
Most drivers know the drill. Plug in the cable. Watch the digits climb. Drive on zero-emission electricity. Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have become the dominant...
Where to Fuel Up: A Guide to Alternative Fuel Stations and Infrastructure
You know the drill. Drive less gas-guzzling miles. Cut the carbon. Stop funding foreign oil. Maybe you’ve even thought about ditching the pump for...
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid First Look: Design, Efficiency, and Value
The 2006 Ford Fusion arrived as a midsized sedan that was essentially a 21st-century update of the Ford Taurus. It wasn’t built to turn...
Why Gold Might Be the Secret Ingredient to Cheaper Hydrogen Cars
Hydrogen is clean. It’s renewable. But it’s also expensive. That’s the bottleneck keeping fuel cells out of the mainstream. No one is buying a...
Is Ethanol Fuel the Green Energy Solution or Just Corn Lobbying?
The energy sector is at a crossroads. Relying on foreign oil is a geopolitical gamble, and the carbon footprint of burning fossil fuels is...
Lithium-ion vs NiMH: The Hybrid Battery Showdown
Lithium-ion cells are taking over. You see them powering everything from your phone to the most aggressive electric vehicles on the road. But their...
Why electric cars save you money on fuel compared to gas guzzlers
You checked the tires. You carpool. You telecommute when you can. Maybe you even bought a hybrid to feel cleaner about your commute. But...
