U.S. unveils new fuel economy labels, drops grades
The Obama administration unveiled revamped fuel economy labels today — including new ratings for electric vehicles — but dropped a proposal to assign “A+” through “D” grades for efficiency.
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New-fangled auto fuel economy labels unveiled
Potential car buyers will see new designs for fuel economy labels, reflecting the increased use of alternatives to gasoline such as electric and diesel.
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New vehicle labels to compare fuel economy, emissions with U.S. average:
Window sticker labels will show how new vehicles’ fuel economy and emissions levels compare with the U.S. fleet average starting in the 2013 model year, the Obama administration said Wednesday.
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Survey: Car buyers want better fuel economy and are willing to pay for it
The tough economy and high gas prices are driving consumers to prioritize fuel economy with their next car purchase. And to save at the pump, they are willing to compromise on purchase price, amenities, and size—but not safety. These are among the findings of a new survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.
Taking the pulse of American motorists on car buying and fuel economy issues, the Consumer Reports National Research Center conducted 1,764 random, nationwide telephone interview…
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Testing the Goods: Horizon MiniPak Portable Fuel Cell Charger
MiniPak Charger in Hand HorizonA small hydrogen fuel cell that can charge your gadgets on the go
As humanity goes wireless, the last pesky tether we and our gadgets have to escape is the power cable. Portable, battery-powered chargers tend to be both inefficient–so low-powered they struggle to recharge modern smartphones–and environmentally unfriendly. There have been off-the-grid chargers that rely on renewable energy before, valiantly attempting to rectify those problems, but most are ineffective wi…
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2012 Honda Civic faces limited recall for possible fuel leak:
Honda is recalling 1,156 copies of the redesigned 2012 Civic because of a potential fuel leak.
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Demand for fuel efficiency sparks Volt production rise
General Motors Co. has made it official: It’s boosting production of its electric Chevrolet Volt. The Detroit automaker said Wednesday it will build 1,000 more Volts than planned this year — about 16,000 in total — and increase production to 60,000 cars in 2012, up from the 45,000 previously targeted.
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New or Used: Cheating the Gods via Fuel Card
TTAC commentator Sinistermisterman writes: Hi Sajeev and Steve, I asked a question about my aging and ailing Ford Escort last year along the lines of “Do I bother to repair it or not…” and after reading all the advice everyone had to give, I didn’t bother to repair it. Now with close to 200k on [...]
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2012 Camaro V6 Gets More Power, Better Fuel Economy
The 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition. Image: © GM Corp.
For years, V-6 engines have been built the same way. The heads bolt to the engine block, and the exhaust manifolds bolt to the heads; the design has been proven for the past hundred years or so, so why mess with a good thing? Fortunately for us, the engineers working on Chevrolet’s V-6 engines aren’t satisfied with the status quo, so they’ve designed a better mousetrap. By casting the exhaust manifold into the aluminum head, Chevy’s e…