MyCarma measures how much you spend on gas now, and estimates how much YOU will spend on gas in three new Toyota/Scion vehicles of your choice. The estimate is based on YOUR drive cycles. MyCarma reports are currently offered for FREE from Atlanta Toyota on a first come, first served basis. Want more...
Read MoreUPDATE: All spots are gone! IF you're interested you can still sign-up at the link below - we'll put anyone that signs up at the front of the line the next time reports are available. To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of MyCarma we’ve paired up with Toyota Canada...
Read MoreDriving range, as in most vehicles, is important in a Chevrolet Volt. The importance, however, of the electric range of the Volt in particular is not as significant in contrast to a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) such as the Nissan Leaf. The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid car, a...
Read MoreFord Motor Company challenged developers to create an innovative app that links to the OpenXC platform on Ford Vehicles. OpenXC is an open source software and hardware platform that basically acts as an application programming interface (API) to your Ford vehicle. Ford vehicles have always impressed me with their gorgeous high...
Read MoreI sent this email out to a number of folks this morning, but I wanted to share it more broadly as there are many more people we want to thank. Last night we received some great news: the winners of the Apps For Vehicles Challenge were announced and we won the Grand...
Read MoreFuel economy is becoming an increasing concern for many new car buyers, and with rising gas prices that should come as no surprise. Most people’s initial reaction is to consider buying a hybrid vehicle, but why not go one step further and purchase a plug-in hybrid? A plug-in hybrid can completely...
Read MoreHave you ever stopped to think how much you’re spending on gas? When I ask most people what they spend each year on gas they usually respond with a weekly amount. This is because many of us pull into the gas station without giving much thought to the expense. We turn off the...
Read MoreYou just bought this incredible new sedan and have bragged to all your friends about the super hip new features and the sleek, sexy exterior. The mileage sticker in the window that boasted 32 miles per gallon seduced you in a way you’ve never experienced – after that you had...
Read MoreHybrids are likely the most well-known green technology on the road today, but the earth (and wallet) friendly efforts do not end there. I’m not talking about cars you can fuel with your corn field, or the electricity you could have produced on your exercise bike this morning. On top...
Read MoreWe’re going to take a step back in this blog post to cover the basics – what are electric vehicles and hybrids, and what are their benefits and drawbacks? EVs The main difference between electric vehicles and conventional vehicles is that electric vehicles do not have an engine. They are powered by...
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