Is anyone else pissed off about possibly being charged per mile by the govt?

The government is talking about leaving the gas tax and start taxing people per mile, making people want to drive less. First off, the government is already too involved in our lives trying to limit our salt intake and banning trans-fat and basically making people not responsible for their own actions. Now they want to [...]

Who are the dinosaurs running the big three automakers? If we email them, and tell them we will NOT buy…?

…another vehicle unless it has a plug, they will put plugs on them. Electric hybrid SUVs have great P/U & get on avg 100 mpg. Cars average 124 mpg! What is stopping these dinosaurs from doing the right thing? Email at www.gm.com Email at www.daimlerchrysler.com Email at www.ford.com This is what I emailed GM: Pretty [...]

Was It Smart For Obama To Choose Damaging U.S. Auto Makers …?

instead of drilling for more domestic oil ? “The Obama administration’s tough new fuel-efficiency standards could pose problems for some car makers, but Toyota Motor Corp. is hoping to benefit. The Japanese company is betting [ Obama's ] rules will give an advantage to its expanding lineup of hybrid vehicles, and it also aims to [...]

Automatic transmission differences?

Why do cars vary with five, six or eight speed transmissions? What is the advantage of more forward speeds? Would this affect gas mileage only? What about an electric/gas hybrid with an eight speed transmission vs. an all gas vehicle with five speeds? Not too technical an answer please! Thanks.

diesel vs gasoline engine what is the advantage and disadvantage of both if they are let say 2 liters size?

I just want to know what is the advantage of diesel comparing with gasoline engine if they were the same size. I know that the diesel have more torque at lower rpm, the diesel is more expensive but the diesel engine has less maintenance. Also I know diesel cars smell bad i know that because [...]

Am I selfish for not wanting to give rides to my friends?

I don’t like giving people rides unless it is absolutely necessary. If it’s a family member, I’ll gladly give them a ride. However with friends, I feel like they take advantage of me. Where we live, there is not much to do around here. You have to drive at least 30 minutes to go to [...]

Solutions for expanding awareness of Alternative systems.?

Most people agree that we need to do something to improve how we live and travel on this little planet to have less impact on the environment. But not everyone can go out and buy a new, latest technology, Zero Energy home…or put a Solar Panel system on their home, or buy a Hybrid Electric [...]

Now that more aggressive profit taking on the part of oil companies is driving Americans to show-rooms for?

more fuel efficient cars, and because these companies are taking advantage of a captive market energy efficiency has become a significant competitive advantage for companies, do you think Conservatives will finally change their tune on fuel efficiency and hybrid cars or keep going with the same old line? When gas prices last reached the levels [...]

Cars: buying vs. leasing?

I am in the market for a new car this year. I’m curious as to any advantages to leasing a car if I’m planning on buying again in 2-4 years (and going hybrid). Recent comparrison tells me that hybrids are still too costly to maintain for me at the moment but I expect the cost [...]

hybrids still use power, right?

ok – here’s what i dont get: i understand that hybrid electric cars use X less fuel than conventional cars, but the electricity they use is still coming from non renewable resources right? if this is correct, that why are they so much better for the environment if they depend on non renewable resources? also, [...]

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