Could propane be a good green investment?
Do propane vehicles have a future? I’m a big fan of Mad Money’s Jim Cramer. In fact, I’m a daily viewer. So, what does Jim Cramer think about the potential …
GM set to hit 2011 Chevy Volt sale’s goals
But, is it all just a PR move? GM stock has struggled in 2011, despite pretty strong sale’s numbers. Of course, were these sales the result of better GM products, …
The propane car and the lack of real American ingenuity
We just can’t think outside of the box Today, propane costs about $1.00 less per gallon than gasoline, and converting gasoline-powered cars into propane-powered cars is cost-effective if done on …
Where are the Toyota Prius-contenders?
Millions of Prius sales, yet no competition. Today, 10 percent of all Toyota sales in the US are hybrid cars, led by the Toyota Prius. Yet, not one other major …
Is shale fracking an economic requirement?
Is natural gas from shale simply an inevitable economic requirement? There is no such thing as a perfect world, and there never will be, and the US energy paradigm is …
2nd place in hybrid sales means nothing
Alternative powertrains need sales help. Last month Ford was second in the sales of alternative powertrain vehicles, but at less than 2000 sales, is Ford’s ranking meaningless? Today, Toyota accounts …
Tiny Fiat 500 earns IIHS Top Safety Pick, but…..
Small cars safer than ever. Front and side impact safety? Check. Rear-impact whiplash? Check. Electronic stability control? Check. That’s what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found in its testing …
Does Ecoboost make sense in large pickups and SUVs?
Great for marketing, not so great in the real world? If you really wanted to improve fuel economy in the US, one of the best approaches would be to make …
Natural gas vehicles set to increase 60 percent by 2016
But only about 33,000 will be sold in the US. Natural gas vehicles are set for some modest gains in coming years according to the latest Pike Research forecast. In …
Chevy Sonic joins cadre of small and safe vehicles
Get over it, small cars are safe. The Chevy Sonic, GM’s Aveo replacement, is the latest to join the new fashion in the small car space. Safety. According to the …