 
May 13, 2008 - IT’S A GREEN FLAG AT THIS FINISH LINE: No fewer than 46 alternative fuel cars -- including one powered by wood chips -- participated in the fourth-annual Green Grand Prix in New York this past weekend. The goal of event founder Bob Gillespie is "... to preach energy independence, reduce greenhouse gases and educate the public about alternative fuels." Cars that have participated in the event in the past have gotten up to 100 MPG. This year's winners: "... a biodiesel-powered Harley-Davidson motorcycle ridden by New England Biodiesel founder Bill Bolch took top fuel honors at 89 miles per gallon, while a Chevrolet Equinox powered by a hydrogen fuel cell was second overall in the road rally." ... With gas prices continuing to hit records, we are all looking for ways to conserve. Consumer Reports recently released tips on how to pinch pennies at the pump - and also deflated a few myths in the process ... More evidence that car buyers are rejecting gas hogs and moving to more fuel efficient vehicles: An auto dealer in Florida said buyers are coming in with charts and calculators to look at vehicles with better fuel efficiency. Not by coincidence, these folks are also trying to dump their big trucks. ...
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May 6, 2008 - ETHANOL AND YOUR SHRINKING MPG: We've noticed our fuel economy decrease as ethanol has been blended with gas. So, we're wondering just how big a hit ethanol is on MPG. According to the Boston Herald: "If it's a gallon of E-10, which is a blend of 10 percent ethanol and conventional gas, there's an energy difference of about 3.4 percent. Now that may not seem like much when you're topping off the tank this week. But over the course of a year of normal driving, it would take an additional 40 gallons of E-10 to go the same distance as conventional gas. If they were both priced the same, it would mean an extra $120." And in a side-by-side comparison taking into account energy loss, E85 can also cost a household nearly $100 per year more than conventional gas ... If you're still looking for a way to improve your fuel economy, take a look at your tires ...
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Automakers need to understand that Americans want the most
fuel-efficient possible cars using the best available technology. Here is
where you can get involved to make that happen ...
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40 miles per gallon is not a dream. The technology exists today! You could be driving a vehicle that would save you money, make America safer and cut down on pollution ...
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Pam Solo, the president of the nonprofit and nonpartisan Civil Society Institute, which created the 40mpg.org campaign, welcomes you! ...
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If you already are doing 40 mpg or better, we
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