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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
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