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Alternative fuel vehicles hit the road in the US, as they reach record high in 2012

Alternative fuel vehicles hit the road in the US, as they reach record high in 2012

For years, alternative fuel vehicles appeared to be a somewhat futuristic dream for environmentally concerned individuals but today they are a reality for an increasing number of US consumers. Latest research from Mintel shows that sales are up an astounding 73%, with nearly 440,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric ... Continue reading

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.17.12

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.17.12

<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading

Looking Ahead To 2013: What Next For High MPG Cars?

Looking Ahead To 2013: What Next For High MPG Cars?

Experts to Identify Emerging Trends and What to Watch in New Year-- Will new sales records be set in 2013 for the most fuel-efficient vehicles? How much higher will fleet-wide fuel economy go? Will automakers remain on track to meeting the federal 2016 fuel economy standards? Will increased demand for hybrid and electr ... Continue reading

Cool Energy Fuel Efficiency Breakthrough Can Reduce Fossil Fuel Use by 10%

Cool Energy Fuel Efficiency Breakthrough Can Reduce Fossil Fuel Use by 10%

Cool Energy today announced the successful demonstration of a breakthrough in converting wasted heat into electricity for commercial, industrial and military applications. This new waste heat recovery technology can dramatically boost the fuel efficiency of engines around the world, reducing fossil fuel use by 10% and ... Continue reading

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.16.12

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.16.12

<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.15.12

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.15.12

<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading

Ford Fusion Named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle By Kelley Blue Book

Ford Fusion Named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle By Kelley Blue Book

The Ford Fusion has been named 2013 Best Redesigned Vehicle by Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. The expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com considered more than 20 vehicles that were redesigned for the 2013 model year, but none could hold a candle to the completel ... Continue reading

With Leading Fuel Economy, All-New Ford Transit Changes Game in Full-Size Commercial Vans

With Leading Fuel Economy, All-New Ford Transit Changes Game in Full-Size Commercial Vans

All-new Transit joins the nation's best-selling lineup of commercial vehicles, giving Ford customers best-in-class fuel economy, the segment's lowest cost of ownership, increased capability and Built Ford Tough durability Ford Transit offers the broadest lineup of configurations for full-size van customers, available i ... Continue reading

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.14.12

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.14.12

<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.13.12

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.13.12

<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.12.12

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.12.12

<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading

Ford's 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Wins Second Consecutive Ward's 10 Best Engines Trophy; GT500 Engine Also Honored

Ford's 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Wins Second Consecutive Ward's 10 Best Engines Trophy; GT500 Engine Also Honored

Powerful, fuel-efficient 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected EcoBoost engine wins for exceptional performance in Ford Taurus and Focus ST Shelby GT500 5.8-liter V8 'the world's highest-horsepower regular production V8 engine -- also a winner No competitor has won more 10 Best Engines awards than Ford in the last fi ... Continue reading

Plan Your Holiday Road Trip with Fueleconomy.gov's "My Trip Calculator"

Plan Your Holiday Road Trip with Fueleconomy.gov's "My Trip Calculator"

Plan Your Holiday Road Trip with Fueleconomy.gov's "My Trip Calculator" One of fueleconomy.gov's newest tools-"My Trip Calculator"-is an interactive trip calculator and mapping tool that can help you plan your route, pick your car, and estimate the total fuel cost for your holiday road trip. ... Continue reading

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.10.12

Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 12.10.12

<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading

2013 Infiniti M35h Rocky Mounrtain Review By Dan Poler

2013 Infiniti M35h Rocky Mounrtain Review By Dan Poler

By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Infiniti M35h First introduced in 2012 and carried over unchanged for 2013, in the M35h Infiniti has managed to combine uncompromising performance with a host of smart fuel-conserving technologies, a unique combination in the luxury sedan segment. We recently had ... Continue reading

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