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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
Clean Cities 20th Anniversary 10.03.2013
You can tell by looking at our Roadtest week after week that the American public is finally getting serious about fuel economy. But, reducing the use of imported petroleum, and seeking cleaner alternative fuels is hardly a new crusade. For decades, environmental heroes, in groups like the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities initiative, have been … Read More
Tire Tracks: Volo Auto Museum 9.05.2013
At MotorWeek, we love the world of movies and television! And when you combine them with cars, well it’s bound to be a great show. While we focus our cameras on celebrities of the wheeled variety, we can be as star struck as anybody. Cars in Hollywood have always been a natural fit. And our Roger Mecca has found a showcase that keeps those Tinsel Town icons… Read More
Tire Tracks: Autobahn Country Club 6.27.2013
Owning a sports car can be a catch-twenty-two. On one hand, the thrill of high performance driving can be addictive, but on the other hand, the morning commute and speed traps can certainly limit the fun factor. However, our own Roger Mecca has tracked down a place where you can take a spirited drive anytime you want, without ever hearing someone say “license and… Read More
Renewable Natural Gas 5.23.2013
The use of clean, domestic natural gas as highway fuel in place of imported oil is growing in popularity with fleets and trucking companies. While natural gas from underground deposits is arguably a limited resource, there is a renewable, eco-friendly resource that we have right here in the U.S.A. And we’re here now to give you the straight poop! Every family,… Read More
Green Truck Summit 5.09.2013
The new car auto show season is winding down, but we’ve added a big new stop to our tour this year. Indianapolis recently played host to the country’s largest work truck show, and gave us a firsthand look at how this vital industry is going green on a grand scale! While our attention is usually focused on the personal-use vehicle market, and the proliferation of… Read More
Tour of Lemons 4.25.2013
In the world of car shows, it’s hard to top the annual Monterey Auto Week for pure star power, with numerous concourses, collector’s auctions and morning tours featuring the finest and rarest examples of the automotive art. But there’s another Monterey event that is making news and winning fans for itself– by holding the world’s lowliest cars in highest… Read More
CNG Limos 4.11.2013
When planning our recent MotorWeek Ultimate Automotive Experience in Las Vegas, we came across an interesting environmental story playing out behind the scenes. Almost lost in the shuffle of all the VIP perks and conspicuous consumption is one company’s bid to win respect, by betting on green. We were thrilled to host MotorWeek viewers Mike and Tammy Binder for a… Read More
Sandy Recovery 3.21.2013
The effects of 2012’s Hurricane Sandy are still being felt up and down the East Coast. But amid the countless tragic tales, a few positive lessons have emerged. One in particular shows how cleaning up their vehicle fleets helped some communities literally weather the storm. Pelting rain, high winds and surging water pummeled the Eastern seaboard in November of… Read More