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Repurposing EV Batteries Episode 3632
When hybrids and EV’s were a new phenomenon twenty years ago, one of the most frequently asked questions was: “how long will the battery last?” Well we now know that it typically takes 10 years or more and well over 100,000 miles before a battery pack starts losing serious muscle. But then what happens? For most hybrid vehicles, aftermarket replacement… Read More
Fleet Testing
With all of the choices available in alternative fuels and clean power technologies, choosing the right green vehicle for your needs can be a tough decision, especially for fleet buyers looking to make multiple purchases. Being able to demo a variety of green vehicles under actual working conditions would be the ideal solution, and the Midwest Drives Initiative is… Read More
Tire Tracks: Alfa Romeo Montreal
The history of the automobile is full of beautiful examples of engineering and design. But for all of the Jaguars, Aston Martins, and Ferraris that have graced our roadways over the years, there are dozens of lesser known, but equally beautiful examples that are often overlooked by even the most swooning car lovers. Our own Roger Mecca has discovered one such car… Read More
AFV Greatest Hits
For over 100 years, Americans have enjoyed the freedom of the open road, fueled predominantly by petroleum-based fuels. Despite the convenience of gas and diesel however, fossil fuels are problematic in terms of long-term availability and the damage they are doing to our environment. Now in our 35 years on the air, we’ve watched with great interest and applauded… Read More
Improved MPG Episode 3551, Episode 3537
No matter the price of gas, maximizing your vehicle’s fuel economy just makes good sense for reducing global climate change and conserving a non-renewable resource. Today’s cars are packed with fuel-saving technology, but there’s plenty you can do to get the most mpg from whatever you drive. Achieving good fuel economy depends on a lot of factors. Some, like… Read More
Tire Tracks: Land Rover Defender Episode 3536
From Alaska to Zimbabwe, one vehicle has blazed more trails into the wildest regions of the world than any other, the Land Rover Defender. Originally conceived as a farm vehicle, the design used Aluminum ALLOY left over from World War two fighter planes. When assembly stated in England in 1948, no one imagined the Land Rover would become synonymous with adventure,… Read More
National Park Service Episode 3534
2016 marks the centennial of the founding of the national park service. And as it looks toward the next 100 years of stewardship over our greatest national treasures, the park service is using new ways to engage park visitors and communities through eco-minded recreation, conservation and historic preservation programs. This includes demonstrating smart… Read More
Tire Tracks: GTO Drive Episode 3525
Germany is known for its performance sedans, Italy for its exotic sports cars and England for the roadster. American automotive industry is certainly famous for one thing: red, white and blue V-8 muscle cars. As our own Roger Mecca discovered, the idea behind one early muscle machine is quite a story, and like all good car tales, it didn’t begin in a boardroom,… Read More
Truck EV Conversion Episode 3514
Most people think about cars when considering steps each of us can take to reduce fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions. But when you add contributions from cleaner truck and bus fleets those baby steps turn into giant steps. One alternative, electric powered trucks, makes great sense for many applications, and we’ve found two forward-thinking companies taking… Read More
EV Tourism Episode 3511, Episode 3527
The infrastructure for charging electric vehicles has developed to the point where EV’s are now a practical everyday option in most parts of the country, and increasingly, the perfect choice for weekend getaways and family vacations too. The routine of charging up at home or work, taking advantage of times when their vehicle is parked for long periods of time, is… Read More