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Archive for the ‘Car Tips’ Category

May 2nd, 2008

Taking a Green Look at a Blue List of the Coolest Cars UNDER $18K

I cringed when I saw the Kelly Blue Book’s call on the ten coolest cars under $18,000. To call the Pontiac Vibe “hot” - or anything close to it - is sheer mockery. Inexpensive and fun usually translates to small though, which is fine for us as small usually means “better on gas.” Or, at […]

By Hilary -- 2 comments

March 28th, 2008

Down:2:Earth BOSTON, March 28-30

Starting tonight at 5:00 p.m. and ending on Sunday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. visitors to Hynes Convention Center (900 Boylston Street, Boston) will be able to learn about eco-friendly practices you can use around your community and in your home during Down:2:Earth, an exploration into sustainable living .

By Hilary -- 1 comment

March 16th, 2008

USA: Forms to use for hybrid tax credits

If you’re in the United States, tax season is coming to a head. Can you take your hybrid credit? Can you take all of it? Can you carry forward the part you can’t use, or apply it to a previous year? Lots of questions to ask and be answered (and too many people sorely surprised by not getting the financial relief they expected).

By Hilary -- 1 comment

February 23rd, 2008

Better World Club offers Better Roadside Assistance

If you’ve ever been enrolled (or interested in joining) a roadside assistance service, like AAA, there is an earth-friendlier alternative

By Hilary -- 2 comments

February 20th, 2008

Accelerate Quickly in Hybrid for Best MPG?

Hmm. This recent article in Mother Earth News passes on information that contradicts what I’ve heard from several sources. What do those of you “in the know” think about it?

By Hilary -- 0 comments

January 10th, 2008

Fairmont luxury hotels offer free parking for hybrids

Fairmont Hotels have an new incentive program in the parking lot.

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December 24th, 2007

The Hype Over Hypermiling

There are a select number of people who can get amazing gas mileage regardless of what auto they drive by practicing on-road techniques described as “hypermiling.”

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December 10th, 2007

Tire Pressure Goes Down in Cold Weather

When cold weather rolls in, it automatically takes a chunk from your gas mileage, but a hidden culprit might be a sudden reduction in your tire pressure.

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December 8th, 2007

More Green Rebates for Canadian Drivers

Eleven new models join the list of cars eligible for Canada’s ecoAuto Rebate Program, topping out at 38 autos!

By Hilary -- 0 comments

November 28th, 2007

Best Fuel Efficiency 2007 & 2008

If you’re in the market for a new 2007 or 2008 model, these are the most fuel efficient cars currently for sale:

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