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Why an EV? Living with an Electric Car

Norman F — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:26 +0000

Last Update: 4/27/2022 Tesla Factory We recently purchased a Tesla Model S. Much has been written about this excellent electric car—instead of providing a more technical review, we will provide insight gleaned from day to day use of this car in the San Francisco Bay Area. Why? Everything is more expensive in California! Our original […]

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Green Driving Techniques to Save Gas, Increase Mileage – Green Oil and Lube

Norman F — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:00:39 +0000

Are high gas prices getting to you? Do something about it! It costs a lot to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. A recent study released in 2012 showed that the average household in San Francisco spends 39.5% of their income on housing and transportation. Those that lived in the suburbs spent even more, […]

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Electric Cars – Nissan Leaf Electric Car, Tesla Model S – $7500 Federal Tax Credit Savings

Norman F — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 08:00:56 +0000

Electric Car Federal Tax Rebate “All electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that were purchased new in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500,” according to the US Department of Energy. Your tax bill needs to exceed $7500 Phased out by cars a company sold. 200,000 cap Includes […]

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2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Review

Norman F — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:38:06 +0000

Last Update: 8/2/2018 Why an Electric Vehicle (EV)? They are more green. EVs convert 77% of electrical energy into power at the wheels. Gas cars only efficiently use only 12-30% of energy in gas. Driving the average EV using grid-supplied energy creates carbon emissions equivalent to a 122MPG gas car in California. EV charging for […]

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Fuel Efficient Tires – Tires with Good Fuel Economy

Norman F — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:00:40 +0000

Different types of tires have different fuel efficiency characteristics, so when you are shopping for new tires, you many want to keep in mind how Energy Efficient auto tires are. Of course you should keep your tires inflated to their recommended pressure levels. Tires affect vehicle fuel economy mainly through rolling resistance. Bigger tires, rims […]

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Airplane Fuel Efficiency and Airplane CO2 Emissions Calculator

Norman F — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:00:13 +0000

Vacation? Traveling on a plane or car? A recent article analyzed the fuel efficiency of airlines and found they get 60 to 75 seat miles per gallon of fuel in 2009. Better than the 50 mpg of a Toyota Prius hybrid automobile. Alaska, JetBlue, Southwest, and Continental were best. The most fuel efficient planes were […]

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The Truth about Fracking – Oil Well Drilling, Water Pollution

Norman F — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 08:00:03 +0000

photo credit: ProgressOhio Fracking – Oil Well Drilling is causing environmental damage throughout the country. Fracking is short for hydraulic fracturing of rock to find oil and natural gas underground. This new technique allows hard to reach natural gas and oil to be extracted. This process is popular because it has revolutionized America’s hunt for […]

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Bicycling Against Cars – Health Benefits vs Pollution

Norman F — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:00:08 +0000

We were recently stuck in traffic behind a big rig spewing noxious exhaust while out bicycling. This provoked us to think about how the health benefits of cycling can be negated by pollution. While we prefer mountain biking out in the wilderness with no cars around, coexisting on roads with vehicles is a reality most […]

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Payoff time for Hybrid vs Gas Cars – Toyota Prius Hybrid vs Toyota Camry

Norman F — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:17 +0000

Gas is getting more expensive by the day. Everyone wants a fuel efficient car, but does it make economical sense? Obviously serious green oriented folks care more about the environment than financial considerations. When does it pay to buy a hybrid automobile is the question? Replacing a vehicle with a fuel efficient model has the […]

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