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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

As the story goes , its origins go back all the way to the 1980s when graphic designer Ken Wallace was walking outside of his Nova Scotia home with his daughter and noticed idling vehicles. There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. Zero Emission Day September 21st is Zero Emission Day.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

The Truth About Cars

I got a good impression of how the BMW fared for comfort on the drive from Nashville to Cincinnati. The Z’s simple interior design helps it age well, as do the circular climate controls that are unique to the model. & The tire noise is perhaps more notable because wind noise is less than expected.

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A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Wants to Visit Your School

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

The plug-in hybrid vehicle the “Spirit of DC" was designed to run on electricity alone for about 10 miles before reverting back to acting like an ordinary hybrid. Now the "Spirit" is busy promoting plug-ins at America’s schools. On this leg of the trip we on the PHEV3A team have been focusing on stopping at schools.

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