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VW Jetta TDI Named Green Car of 2009 Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 76 seconds GREENCAR.COM's Ron Cogan announces the 2009 Green Car of the Year, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, at the LA Auto Show. Related: auto, car, clean, diesel, green, hybrid, jetta, la, show, tdi |
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How Do Hybrid Cars Work? Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 102 seconds A hybrid car combines an internal combustion engine with an electric battery, and the vehicles work by starting the car with the battery then switching the power source to the internal combustion engine. Hear about the efficiency of hybrid cars with this free video from automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 125 seconds Hybrid cars have extremely low emissions and high fuel efficiency, which are definite pros; however, some of the cons of hybrid vehicles include price and environmental hazards of the batteries. Find out if the pros outweigh the cons for hybrid vehicles with this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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Top 5 Green Cars of 2009 Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 175 seconds GREENCAR.COMs Ron Cogan announces the Top 5 Green Cars of 2009 Related: car, efficient, energy, green |
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Clean Diesel Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 181 seconds Clean diesel vehicles receive 30 percent better fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the increasing popularity and technological advances of clean diesel vehicles in this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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How Hydrogen Cars Work Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 114 seconds There are two different types of hydrogen cars that work in different ways; one uses a hydrogen internal combustion engine, and the other uses a hydrogen fuel cell to produce electricity to power the vehicle. Discover more about how these hybrid cars work and the benefits of each type with this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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Where Does Hydrogen Come From? Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 160 seconds Hydrogen is a chemical that is manufactured by splitting water molecules; however, because it takes so much energy to split water molecules, most hydrogen is manufactured through natural gas. As efficiency increases through solar and wind energy, learn how hydrogen is a potential contender for powering automobiles with this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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Turbo Vs. Supercharger Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 131 seconds Supercharges use an air compressor to improve engine combustion, whereas a turbocharge engine recycles the engines exhaust. Learn how turbochargers and supercharges increase horsepower and also provide greater fuel efficiency in this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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How to Get Better Mileage Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 157 seconds Get better gas mileage in a vehicle by driving less frequently, planning errands sequentially, being a conservative driver and using cruise control. Save money on gas with conversation tips using this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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Green Car Guide: Green Driving Tips Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 201 seconds Avoid quick starts, quick stops and sporadic speeds to save fuel (and money), as our green car expert explains in this free environmental automotive video. Related: alternative, auto, car, cars, cost, electric, free, green, guide, hybrid, information, maintaining, maintenance, vehicles, video |
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How Does the Government Support 'Green' Cars? Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 186 seconds The Federal Government supports green cars by supplying grants and cost sharing programs, and state and local governments offer incentives and tax decreases for those that use green technology. Learn more about government support programs for green cars, such as free parking and lower fuel cost, in this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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How Do Fuel Cells Work? Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 103 seconds Hydrogen fuel cells work by introducing hydrogen and oxygen into the cell, which creates electricity to power the vehicle, and some of their benefits include water droplet emissions and a constantly charged battery. Learn more about the emissions and efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells with this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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Green Car Guide: Green Car Maintenance Tips Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 202 seconds Green car maintenance and keeping your car tuned up can help the environment because it's running efficiently; learn how from our green car expert in this free environmental automotive video. Related: alternative, auto, car, cars, cost, electric, free, green, guide, hybrid, information, maintaining, maintenance, vehicles, video |
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Racing Goes 'Green' Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 108 seconds Race cars have started to use a form of green fuel called ethanol, which is made from grain and biomass sources. Discover how racing has used ethanol to decrease harmful emissions and increase green car popularity in this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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History of the Hybrid Car Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 123 seconds The history of the hybrid electric car begins in 1999 with the creation of the first commercial gasoline-electric engine, and since then, several hybrid models, from small cars to SUV, have been made. Learn how the price and technology has changed over the history of hybrid cars in this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
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Green Car Guide: Tips for Downsizing Your Vehicle Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 176 seconds Downsize your car, green cars, hybrid vehicles, electric and alternative fuel automobiles and understand the associated value; learn how from our green car expert in this free environmental automotive video. Related: alternative, auto, car, cars, cost, free, green, guide, hybrid, information, maintaining, maintenance, vehicles, video |
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Green Car Guide: Electric Vehicle Alternatives Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 191 seconds Our green car expert explains why high cost slowed the expansion of eclectic vehicles and how certain fuel cell batteries are replacing them in this free environmental automotive vehicle. Related: alternative, auto, car, cars, cost, electric, free, green, guide, hybrid, information, maintaining, maintenance, vehicles, video |
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Green Car Guide: Tire Care & Miles Per Gallon Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 141 seconds Take care of your tires and check your tire pressure to prevent rolling resistance, which hurts fuel efficiency, lowering your miles per gallon, or MPGs; learn how from our green car expert in this free environmental automotive video. Related: alternative, auto, car, cars, cost, electric, free, green, guide, hybrid, information, maintaining, maintenance, vehicles, video |
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Fuel From Biomass Posted by: greencar
Video duration: 117 seconds Ethanol, which is a biomass fuel, is usually made from corn, which is controversial to some groups; however, ethanol can be made from biomass leftover waste products. Find out how public opinion is changing towards biomass fuel in this free video from an automotive industry writer and editor. Related: car, efficient, energy, green, hybrid |
