Alphabet Works With Department Of Transportation To Fix Traffic Paradox
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. People rarely ever use physical paper maps anymore, people can use Siri or Google Maps for example to figure out where to go. However, now a paradox has emerged: Technology companies know a lot more about a city’s traffic patterns than the city officials trying to solve…
Hydrogen fuel cells winning the alternative fuel debate
The debate about whether electric or hydrogen is better when it comes to alternative fuel is ongoing among automakers. At least for the moment though, hydrogen fuel cells seem to be winning.The potentially game-changing Hyundai Tucson can be refueled in less than 10 minutes, according to the automaker, and “makes…
US President Warns Drivers that Gas Prices Won’t Stay Cheap Forever
President Obama is encouraging American’s to choose fuel-efficient cars today, because gas may not be so cheap in the future. Low gas prices typically make fuel-efficient cars less attractive to consumers, and right now prices are very low indeed. Yet President Barack Obama hopes U.S. car buyers won’t clamor for…
Study Finds Luxury Cars Worst On Resale Value
Wondering which vehicles are best when it comes to retaining value? Pickup trucks, famous for their rugged construction, generally fair best when it comes to depreciation and luxury cars fare worst, a study by an auto website, CarGurus.com, finds. The study looked at the prices of used cars from the…
The Right Fit: Honda’s 2015 Subcompact
Honda has revealed their anticipated 2015 Fit. The old Honda Fit was so popular in the United States that Honda consistently struggled to produce enough Fits in Japan to keep up with demand here. The 2015 Honda Fit hatchbacks are already rolling off the line at a brand-new plant in…
Keeping an Eye on Energy in 2012
Canada’s energy industry saw markets for its two main products head in sharply different directions in 2011: Global oil prices (CL-FT100.700.110.11%) averaged a record high $111 (U.S.) per barrel for the year, while natural gas prices in North America languished. That disconnect prompted North American companies to focus their exploration…