Commented On: Electric Cars: Eight Important Things Everyone Should Know (But May Not)

Green Car Reports 05/14/2013 - 02:50:40 AM 0 Views 45 comments

You can always rent a car for longer road trips - and wind can also affect ICE propelled cars.

Commented On: Will New Diesels Be Too Expensive To Make Much Difference?

Green Car Reports 05/10/2013 - 07:15:36 PM 0 Views 14 comments

Folks have no problem paying more money for more powerful, less efficient, higher-trimline, Premium-Fuel-demanding engines in their Camcords and CUVs - So I don't think people aren't willing to spend more money on a more powerful, more efficient engine. VW and Audi sell all the TDI's they can import - folks in some areas actually have to wait months in order to get one.

Commented On: 2013 Ford Fusion Energi Pricing: Higher Than Chevy Volt After Incentives

Green Car Reports 11/26/2012 - 08:14:44 PM 0 Views 30 comments

I would have thought it would be comparable in price or slightly less expensive than the Volt due to the Fusion's shared parts with the regular and Hybrid sedans. Think what a coup Ford could have pulled off if they'd kept the price the same as Volt or slightly lower - major Missed Opportunity here.

Commented On: Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2013: Our Six Finalists

Green Car Reports 11/21/2012 - 08:40:15 PM 0 Views 32 comments

I'm rooting for the Ford Fusion as it is a mainstream and affordable model with the most powertrain choices and flexibility to select from in this group.

Commented On: Tesla Model S Buyers Face Year-End Deadline: $7,500 At Stake

Green Car Reports 11/18/2012 - 07:31:53 PM 0 Views 15 comments

Either tell Tesla you don't want delivery until after the new year, or come to CA to sign paperwork/take delivery before the end of the year and still have them deliver to you two weeks later in NYC.

Commented On: Renewable Diesel Fuel Shines, Production Surges

Green Car Reports 11/05/2012 - 03:44:07 PM 0 Views 7 comments

Wait - What's the difference between Renewable Diesel and BioDiesel again? BioDiesel is also made from waste vegetable oils and animal fats....

Commented On: VW Diesel Buyers, Hybrid Buyers: Both Want Fuel Economy, But Beyond That...

Green Car Reports 10/31/2012 - 11:48:54 PM 0 Views 53 comments

Considering the hybrid doesn't run its ICE constantly during the testing cycle and the TDI's do - Apple vs Oranges

Commented On: If You're Going To Attack Electric Cars, Do Your Homework

Green Car Reports 10/15/2012 - 04:44:41 PM 0 Views 80 comments

"Author Michael Lynch identifies himself as a researcher for the petroleum industry."

That's all you really needed to say to validate your point.

Commented On: Tesla Accused Of Operating Illegal Showrooms In 4 States

The Car Connection 10/08/2012 - 04:17:41 PM 0 Views 13 comments

Nobody has legal standing to bring a suit against Tesla until Tesla offers a franchise to someone in one state and denies it to someone else in another.
As long as the states get their sales tax revenue from the sale of each car delivered in their state and all maintenance performed within the state, they should be happy.

Commented On: Volkswagen Bullish On Diesels For New Fuel Efficiency Rules

Green Car Reports 09/22/2012 - 04:09:37 AM 0 Views 62 comments

Comparing cost of ownership, including maintenance, between a Honda and a VW is always going to be a losing proposition for the VW: European cars have almost always cost more to maintain than their American or Japanese counterparts.