Precautions for Driving in Rain Showers
Driving in the rain is difficult. Accidents increase by 203% as soon as precipitation appears. Driving safely in rainy conditions requires caution and careful driving. The tips below will help with this. Safety starts before you drive, and your goal should be to see and be seen. Replace windshield wiper…
2014 Known for Advancements in Green Cars
With another year winding down, it’s time to take a look at the advancements that have been made throughout the year.So how did 2014 measure up in terms of boosting vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing emissions?According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) advocacy group, it was a very good…
New Green Cars Unveiled at L.A. Auto Show
California is such a green state, it comes as no surprise that many automakers chose to reveal their newest green vehicles at the LA Auto Show. California is leading the charge for the new technology, with sizeable investments from municipalities, government agencies, and the companies building the cars. If a…
Electric Vehicle Sales Reach All Time High in US
In the month of September, the percentage vehicles sold in the US that were plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) reached it’s highest point yet. This is news for optimism. For an environmental group like the Sierra Club, it is this percentage that we care about more than total EV sales (which…
Students Build Electric Car that Acutally Sends Power to Grid
Eindhoven University of Technology’s “Stella” electric car isn’t like other electric cars built at Universities around the world. This one, named Stella (which means “star” in Latin), seats four, meets crash-test standards in the Netherlands and possibly even here in America and produces more electricity in a year than it…
How the Movies Made Us Car Obsessed
The Movies have taught us one thing it is to be car obsessed! The car enthusiast’s passion generally isn’t founded in any single experience. It is a result of many influences, coming from places like our parents, our surrounding area’s culture and, almost always, the media. The automobile plays…