Today’s Energy Efficient Cars Strive to Meet CAFE Standards – Mother Earth News
The looming 2025 federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) goal of 54.5 miles per gallon across an automaker’s fleet is one of the driving factors behind a series of advancements…
Meet Our VW Microbus – Mother Earth News
I always wanted a solar-powered electric vehicle. I realized that if I built a highway-legal vehicle with a good amount of solar on top, I would really have something valuable.…
‘Car of the Year’ Goes Electric – Mother Earth News
In what’s been described as a game-changing moment in the auto industry, the Chevy Bolt EV has been awarded Motor Trend ’s coveted Car of the Year award for 2017.…
Meet the ‘Sisters on the Fly’ Mobile-Living Community – Mother Earth News
Women of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences are welcome to this mobile-living community, camping together in a safe, generous, and joyful way. The following post is an excerpt from…
How Far Can Electric Cars Go? – Mother Earth News
A new world record has been set for the longest range traveled in an electric vehicle at highway speeds on a single charge — and the winning car might surprise…
Build a Solar-Powered VW Bus – Mother Earth News
Learn why building a solar powered VW bus requires careful consideration of batteries and driving habits. As a bonus, we unveil a solar-powered scooter. Fabricating my solar-powered VW bus required…
Norway Sees Drastic Increase in Hybrid Vehicle Registrations – Mother Earth News
In 2017, Norway saw a major increase in the number of hybrid and plug-in vehicles that were being registered. New data from the independent Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) has revealed…
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV – Mother Earth News
Photo by Seth Leitman As we move toward a zero-emissions future, Chevrolet is sprucing things up in the electric car department. Without a doubt, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E – Mother Earth News
Side View Of Red Ford Mach E Electric. Photo by Seth Leitman Let’s hear it for Ford Motor Company expanding the Mustang family into the electric age with the 2021…
Run a Diesel Vehicle on Vegetable Oil – Mother Earth News
With a few modifications, you can run a diesel vehicle on vegetable oil to power your car or truck. People across the country are using conversion kits to retrofit their…