The Future of Switchgrass Fuel
Americans burned through 20.6 million barrels of petroleum daily in 2006. That is more than 865 million gallons of oil. It fuels your commute....
What Is Biodiesel: The Truth About Biofuel Cars
People are asking "what is biodiesel" more than ever. You hear it at dinners. You see it in politics. It’s everywhere. Oil controls too...
Hybrid Battery Reconditioning vs Replacement: What Owners Need to Know
Swap out a conventional car battery and you’re looking at $30 to $120. It’s a routine chore. Drop that same cash into a transmission...
How Much Does a Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost in 2024?
Batteries die. It’s the universal truth of modern life. Your laptop dies during a board meeting. Your phone dies when you’re trying to call...
Venturi Eclectic: The Solar-Electric Car That Can’t Beat Your Commute
The Venturi Eclectic sounds like the plot device for a cheap techno-thriller. A vehicle that powers itself with sun and wind. No gas. No...
How Regenerative Braking Captures Kinetic Energy in Hybrid Vehicles
Aerodynamics. Lightweight materials. Low-rolling-resistance tires. These are the hardware upgrades that help hybrid cars sip fuel. But there is another mechanism at play. It...
How Plant-Microbial Fuel Cells Generate Electricity from Living Roots
Nearly every living thing on this planet runs on solar power. The mechanism is straightforward: plants turn sunlight into chemical energy. Animals eat the...
How Electric Cars Changed Driving: From GM EV1 to Modern Torque
Electric vehicles are cool. Let’s get that out of the way first. They have evolved wildly since HowStuffWorks covered the GM Sunraycer prototype back...
E85 fuel economy: Why your flex-fuel car gets fewer miles per gallon
The EPA numbers don't lie, and they sting. You buy a new V6 Chevrolet Impala, expecting it to sip fuel responsibly. Run it on...
