Motor vehicles account for 26% of the US greenhouse emissions which contributes to climate change. In turn Climate change causes extreme weather patterns, which are disruptive, deadly, and expensive, such as Hurricane Sandy. But crisis spawns innovation such as in the case of Toyota’s all electric i-ROAD vehicle. Its smaller footprint fits the needs […]
Eco-friendly Cars: Expert Enviro Dad Shines Light on Your Options
The Minivan is in the shop again. She is tired with over 150K miles. I have changed her brakes, tires, sway bar, and transmission. She even had a nasty collision with a deer. But I am holding on to her since she needs to last another few years until all the kiddos are out of […]
Fuel Efficient Trucks are Unveiled by Ford at Auto Show
During the recent North America International Automobile Show in January, 2013 in Detroit, Ford spotlighted their new truck series touting better fuel efficiency and more truck options. Watch the below video as the cars were introduced during their press conference. Their line-up includes the Transit Connect, a new compact van built for entrepreneurs that are fuel efficient and […]
Ford Spotlights Future Societal Changes at Go Further Conference
Last week, I attended the Ford Trend Conference where my take away buzz words for the future of the automobile industry were mobility and accessibility. During the conference, I attended several panels which focused on the future trends of design, eco-psychology, technology, and the impact of urbanization. Truth be told, although the panel discussions were […]
Coda: the Affordable Electric Car with a 125 mile Range
Coda Automobile Company is an all-electric car company based in California. According to Thomas Hausch, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Coda is the only company that currently offers an all-electric sedan for under $50,000. With federal and state rebates, the car will cost less than $30,000. What makes this car unique is […]
Toyota’s Prius Line Expands. Next, Hydrogen Fuel Cell
While attending the International Auto Show, I made a bee-line to Toyota to view their new roomier Prius. When I got to their booth, my eyes quickly shifted to the Company’s eye candy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car. Sexy, Sleek and boosting impressive gas-less miles without the “electric plug-in anxiety.” I was smitten. I highly encourage […]
Ford Fusion 2013 Green Year Lineup: Gas, Hybrid, Electric/Hybrid.
A week ago, I witnessed the unveiling of the newly designed Ford Fusion as a guest of Ford. My highlight of the unveiling was my indepth conversation with Samantha Hoyt, Fusion Marketing Manager about the newly re-designed Fusion. Listen to the podcast. So, you don’t think this is a commercial for the Fusion, I test drove this […]
Ford’s Green Cars: Building them Fuel Efficient, Smart and Safe
For the last couple of days, I have been in Detroit, Michigan attending the North American International Auto Show. My trip along with 140 plus bloggers was sponsored by Ford to learn about the Company’s mission to provide smart, safe, and green cars. In my wildest dreams I would have never imagined the education I received. […]
