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Trucks 10.30.2014
Heavy duty trucks: they’re the backbone of our nation’s commerce system. Big rigs transport around 70% of the goods and materials around the country. The bad news is, they consume about 20% of our transportation fuel even though they make up less than 5% of the traffic on U.S. highways. The need to improve truck efficiency is crucial, and the U.S. Department of… Read More
DOE 10.02.2014
Wireless internet and cellular phones have allowed us to stay in touch wherever we roam. For electric cars, though, cutting the cord goes beyond mere convenience and opens up whole new horizons in personal mobility. With more and more plug-in electric vehicles hitting the market, EVs are leaving the “early adopter” stage and becoming mainstream fixtures on U.S.… Read More
Eco-Car Challenge Finals 7.31.2014
With automotive technology evolving so rapidly, training the next generation of vehicle engineers can no longer be limited to traditional classrooms and books. Real-world, hands-on experience is crucial, and that’s why collegiate automotive engineering competitions, like EcoCar 2, are more important than ever. The 2014 edition is now complete, so let’s tally up… Read More
Buying the Right RV 6.19.2014
RV’s, or recreational vehicles, are an increasingly popular choice for family vacations, sightseeing or even as a full-time home on the road. And a wide variety of sizes and interior layouts means there are plenty to choose from. Still getting into the lifestyle can be confusing for a novice. So to help us sort it all out, we turned to the RVing experts. Our… Read More
National Clean Fleets Partnership 5.22.2014
More Americans than ever are driving hybrid, electric and alternative-fuel vehicles, and it’s reducing our use of imported petroleum. Now a number of big commercial fleets are also getting into the act; quietly leading the drive for green on a grand scale. JOHN DAVIS: With millions of vehicles hitting the streets everyday – making routine deliveries, service… Read More
Land Rover Driving Experience 4.24.2014
Over the 30-plus years that MotorWeek has been on the air, we’ve seen some amazing parts of the world. And a lot of that was from behind the wheel of a Land Rover product. Now, while their off road prowess is well documented, you might think the ability to experience such adventures are for a few lucky people. Well that’s not really the case. Just about anyone… Read More
Lightweight Materials Tech/Vehicles 4.03.2014
Whether you’re seeking maximum performance or maximum fuel economy of a vehicle, reducing weight is a surefire way of achieving meaningful results. But striking the ideal balance between light, strong, safe, efficient, and cost-effectiveness is a complicated feat of engineering, as we’re about to find out! From the days before Henry Ford’s Tin Lizzie, mass… Read More
Clean Gas Saving Technology 2.13.2014
For years, golf carts have used start/stop systems to avoid idling. Now this, and a number of other fuel-saving technologies, are being used to give gas car engines a fighting chance against fuel-stingy hybrids and clean diesels. No one knows for sure what the car of the distant future will look like, or what will be its dominant fuel or type of power, but… Read More
Workplace Charging Initiative 12.05.2013
Traditional job perks like free coffee and casual Friday’s, has given way to health food, flex-time and wellness programs in today's most progressive companies. But the newest trend in office bennies is getting more and more workers charged up… about making that morning commute. About half of the passenger cars in the U.S. have access to an electrical outlet where… Read More
EV Charging Infrastructure 11.07.2013
Virtually anywhere in the U.S., you can bring light to a room with the flick of a finger. We take it for granted, but creating the national electric grid to make that possible took decades to accomplish. Now, in just a few years, we’ve seen the birth of a new infrastructure that allows electric vehicles to quickly recharge their batteries at home, work, or… Read More