Articles by Michael Acampora
Enterprise Adds Biodiesel Airport Shuttles
Enterprise Holdings announced that it will convert more of its airport shuttle buses to 20% biodiesel (B20). Enterprise’s brands include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car.
Enterprise has already converted its shuttle buses to biodiesel in over 50 North American markets. All of the company’s shuttle buses …
Fuel Prices Continue to Fall at the Pump
Fuel prices have continued to drop, with diesel reaching $3.846 a gallon, and gas down to $3.612 a gallon.
This week’s report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration continued the recent trend of good news. Since hitting a high in April, fuel prices have dropped weekly. The average price of a …
Fuel Prices Drop, Diesel Down 3%, Gasoline 4%
If you’ve filled your car’s tank recently, you almost certainly noticed you were paying less. In the last month, diesel fuel prices have dropped by almost 3% while gasoline prices fell more than 4%.
Monday’s report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration was welcome good news, especially at a time when …
2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI Sets Single-Tank Diesel Distance Record
A 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI has set the record for the longest distance driven in a single passenger car on a single tank of clean diesel fuel. The Passat was a stock vehicle with six-speed manual transmission. John and Helen Taylor, experts in fuel-efficient driving techniques, drove in the record-breaking …
Olympic Diesels: BMW to Provide Diesel Vehicles For 2012 London Games
The London 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will rely heavily on diesel-powered automobiles from BMW for a variety of tasks before, during, and after the games. BMW is the official automobile partner of the London Olympics.
The BMW X5 xDrive30d will tow horse ambulances at equestrian events, and provide on-course …
Fuel Prices Jump, Gas Up 20%, Diesel Climbs 10% Since January
If you’ve filled your car’s tank recently, you almost certainly noticed you were paying more. Since the start of 2012, diesel fuel prices have climbed by almost 10% while gasoline prices rose 20%, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
As of Monday, diesel cost an average of $4.142 per gallon, …
Volkswagen Begins E-Golf Pilot Program
Volkswagen has announced that it will launch a pilot program of prototype E-Golf electric vehicles next month. The program will consist of 20 vehicles that will be tested in Detroit, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. with the goal of gathering research to be used to create future EV technology
The E-Golf …
Ford Focus Electric Rated at 113 MPGe, Beats Out Leaf For Most Fuel-Efficient Car Title
The 2012 Ford Focus Electric has been rated the most fuel-efficient car in America. In EPA testing, it achieved a rating of 110 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in city driving and 99 MPGe on the highway. The combined rating is 105 MPGe.
The Focus Electric took the fuel-efficiency crown from …
Audi Announces Debut of A3 e-tron Electric Vehicle
Audi has announced its entry into the U.S. electric vehicle market with the launch of the A3 e-tron pilot program.
The A3 e-tron is based on Audi’s compact A3 model, which is currently available in diesel and gasoline variants.
The A3 e-tron comes as part of Audi’s plan to move towards complete …
Automakers Urged to Limit Dashboard Distractions by DOT/NHTSA
On Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued proposed voluntary guidelinesintended to limit drivers from distractions from within a vehicle
Studies have shown that the risk of a crash increases dramatically when drivers take their eyes off the road for as little as two seconds. In many newer vehicles, a …
