Tag: fuel economy
106 Posts

May 16, 2016
What -- or Who -- Is Stealing This Toyota's Fuel?

May 16, 2016
What -- or Who -- Is Stealing This Toyota's Fuel?
Anne's RAV 4 is getting lousy gas mileage. Could the fuel system be the culprit, or something more simple?

Mar 10, 2016
Diesel vs. Hybrid: Which Is Cleaner?
Barbara has a 2006 VW Jetta diesel that she's considering replacing. Is a Prius a good choice for her? Car Talk's advice here.

Mar 03, 2016
Cruise Control Questions: What's the Best Way to Resume Speed?
Richard notices that when he hits the "resume" on cruise control, it accelerates much faster than he would if he were accelerating manually. Is this good for his fuel economy?

Dec 23, 2015
FACT CHECK: Do Some Modern Cars Get the Same Fuel Mileage as the Model T?
Yesterday, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ social media team posted a meme suggesting that some cars get the same fuel mileage as the Ford Model T. Is the comparison brilliant or B-O-O-O-G-U-S?

Oct 22, 2015
Today: Why Not Use Fuel-Saving System All The Time?

Apr 27, 2015
Flying is Better for the Environment Than Driving. Really?
Not only are planes like the 787 more fuel efficient than the gas guzzlers of the past, but airlines are flying them full of people. The car fleet would have to average 45 mpg to equal the carbon footprint of an airplane mile, and its actual performance is far from that.

Apr 22, 2015
On Earth Day: Automakers--Except Chrysler--Clap for the Tough Fuel Economy Rules
As Ford, GM, BMW, Audi and others make bets on cars that will ultimately get 54.5 MPG, Fiat-Chrysler--which hasn't-- wants the new federal standards standards rolled back.

Apr 11, 2015
3,000 MPG: Student Teams Innovate to Save Fuel at Shell's Eco Marathon
In tiny pods and mock Microbuses with surfboards on the roof, 112 student teams compete in cars they built to be fuel economy champs.

Apr 06, 2015
VIDEO: At the New York Auto Show, Cars Are Getting HUGE
The New York International Auto Show is happening this week, and BestRide.com editor Craig Fitzgerald got a chance to peruse all the new models at the press preview last week. Cars might be getting more fuel efficient, but they're also getting ENORMOUS.
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