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On a hot day, you could practically singe your fingers on your car's steering wheel. What if all that heat could be leveraged to power its engine? Well, it'd be a free ride. See more »
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Are solar-powered vehicles still a possibility?
We've heard it repeated so often in the past several years -- we're running out of the fossil fuels that power our cars. So why aren't we using solar power to fuel our vehicles?
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Can a car get 100 miles per gallon?
The 100 mpg car is being promoted by Google.org in an effort to reduce oil use and harmful emissions. Learn all about Google's 100 mpg car program.
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Can carbon fiber solve the oil crisis?
One of the easiest ways to increase a car's efficiency is to reduce its weight. Carbon fiber -- a material as light as it is strong -- could do just that.
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Quiz Corner: Green Driving Quiz
With skyrocketing gasoline prices, drivers everywhere are seeking ways to improve their fuel economy. Find out how green your knowledge is with the green driving quiz.
See more »How can solar panels power a car?
On a hot day, you could practically singe your fingers on your car's steering wheel. What if all that heat could be leveraged to power its engine? Well, it'd be a free ride.
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How Car Sharing Works
Gone are the days when you battled your brother over your mom's car keys. Now, car sharing is civilized, organized and affordable.
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How EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Works
Why do the EPA fuel economy numbers almost always seem to be off base? It has a lot to do with the way the EPA evaluates new cars and trucks for their energy consumption.
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How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were mandatory?
As gas prices spike daily, we're all looking to save money at the pumps. But if your car uses daytime running lights, be prepared to dig deep into your wallet.
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How the 2008 EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Work
Word on the street is gas prices are soaring. But as people begin to scour auto dealers for fuel efficient cars, they might notice efficiency ratings have changed a bit.
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How the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Works
Since its formation in 1967, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has created a number of mandates that have shaped the car industry in surprising ways. Do you live in a California emissions state?
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How to Start a Carpool
If you yearn for the days of chatting with friends during the bus ride to school, then joining a carpool might allow you to relive those glory years.
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Top 10 Green Driving Tips
Let's face it: Gas will never go on sale, but there are ways to save. What 10 things can you do to make your driving (and lifestyle) a little greener?
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What speed should I drive to get maximum fuel efficiency?
I know that the faster I drive my car the more gas it uses. But on the other hand I'll get to my destination in less time. Is there a "sweet spot" on the speedometer that would give me maximum fuel efficiency? And if so is it different for different car models?
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How a Hydrogen-Boosted Gasoline Engine Works
Faced with rising gasoline costs, automakers worldwide are working overtime to improve fuel economy while meeting strict emissions requirements. One promising way is to add hydrogen to the fuel/air mixture in a conventional gasoline engine.
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How to Get Better Fuel Economy
With gasoline prices continuing their wild fluctuations many consumers are demanding more fuel-efficient cars and trucks. We’ll give you tips to improve your car’s gas mileage and tell you how to buy a fuel-efficient vehicle.
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