Kristen Hall-Geisler
Kristen Hall-Geisler, an avid recycler and consumer of organic frutis and veggies in Portland, Or, really digs the 100+ mph EV (electric vehicle) drag racing scene.
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Garmin Nuvi Gets MPGroovy Jan 9, 2009
Garmin Nuvi Gets MPGroovy
Garmin announced its latest nav-system add-on, called ecoRoute, at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. The application, which will ready for download in February, allows drivers to choose “less fuel” as a route calculation, in... moreWhat to Expect at the Detroit Auto Show Jan 7, 2009
With nine manufacturers out of the picture, I think it’s safe to say we shouldn’t expect much from the 2009 North American International Auto Show, which opens to the press January 11. While Good Green Cars readers might not mind that... moreLotus Goes Electric? Jan 5, 2009
Lotus Has pLans for an EV Soon
After hiring out its design arm to create chassis for Tesla and Chrysler’s electric vehicles, Lotus has hinted that it may throw its own hat in the EV ring. The Financial Times reported — and Edmunds.com’s Inside Line passed it... more2010 Toyota Prius Preview — With Blue Men Jan 2, 2009
Finally — a good look at the coming 2010 Toyota Prius. Not just a taillight or a window switch, but a good, slow pan around the whole car while jazzy piano music plays (”Something’s Coming” by Leonard Bernstein, naturally) and... moreChevy Malibu Hybrid: The Fuel Economy Test Drive Dec 31, 2008
The Chevy Malibu Hybrid is the gas-sipping car for people who don’t want to look like an eco-freak. It’s a pretty big four-door sedan with lots of space, a solid feel, and comfy seats. Grandparents and salespeople will love this... moreOregon Police Go Electric Dec 29, 2008
The police force in Sherwood, Oregon, is trying out a new all-electric cop car for a year. Sherwood’s EV of choice is the E-Z-Go with black and white po-po livery on its doors. An article in the Sherwood Gazette says... moreThe Good Green Cars Glossary Dec 24, 2008
An ongoing and occasionally updated list of green car terms and acronyms. B20, B100: Seen at diesel pumps, these designations indicate the amount of biodiesel blended with petroleum-based diesel. So B20 is 20% biodiesel, 80% low-sulfur diesel, while B100 is 100%... moreElectric Cars OK in Winter Dec 22, 2008
In honor of what seems to be a national snow day (I don’t even want to hear from my in-laws in southern Florida right now), I wondered how the EVs of the world were faring in cold, icy, and snowy... moreHybrid Fuel Economy Drops with the Temperature Dec 19, 2008
In my review of the Honda Civic Hybrid, I mentioned that my fuel economy was nearly 10 mpg lower than the EPA estimates, and wondered if it had to do with the cold temperatures that week. Could freezing temps have... moreHonda Civic Hybrid: The Fuel Economy Test Drive Dec 17, 2008
The first thing to note about my week with the Honda Civic Hybrid was that it was very cold. Not negative-degrees cold, but well below freezing cold. I wondered if the hybrid engine or fuel economy would suffer when the... more
yup..those pretty small stuff made a lot of sense to the car-buying public. got heard that this event had been crowded by a lot of car owners specifically the (hypermiler) hybrid owners.
no wonder why nissan got good ratings from US rankings. Got a very reliable safety features on front and side crashes and with better gas mileage.. i just love this car.
not a bad review at all, got an attractive and fascinating interiors. I'm interested on the presence of a center console 110 electrical outlet and its msd ignition.. this car got the best features.
that is an interesting event for car enthusiasts especially those who owned hybrids. i think that event would be crowded as much as expected. how about giving awards for the best gas mileage car owner?
when we talked about boosting sales, some businesses had their hard times catching their sales to get higher with percentages. trucks like chevy parts that gains sales is a good indication that trucks got much more in-demand to car-buying public nowadays.
So what actually makes the Clean Diesel Jetta so clean? It has to be the engine that helps to control nitrous oxide emissions. No wonder it has been a top teens choice among the best fuel economy cars.
GM has made a very unique vehicle.. I think this one would be much more perfect for bigger families. I always love truck especially those made by GM. It actually reminds me of my favorite car with its latest features such as the wheels, running boards and interiors got modifications.
we are likely feel desperate when it comes to higher gas prices and one alternatives is the creation of fuel savers electric vehicles. It has been more in-demand these days, since it is more practical and economical.
many enthusiasts got really disappointed with it, and no wonder some just can't take to let people know about it. i might as well be able to deal with greener cars, just no for egr valve SCAM.
it's already December and still don't have an update on this car.. Car-buying public expected a lot on the revelation of this gas saver cars, but it seems it won't exist. Much more disappointing.