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Rising fuel cost are changing vacation plans for many. Instead of trips
around the country, most are opting for something closer to home.
There
is a solution, though, if you still want to take that family trip. Rent a van,
such as the
Dodge Sprinter, that is biodiesel. Modern clean diesels are eco-friendly and
get great mileage. Diesels typically get 30% more miles per gallon compared to
their gas equivalent! Biodiesel is a form of diesel fuel manufactured from
vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. It is safe,
biodegradable, and produces less air pollutants than petroleum-based diesel.
The
Dodge Sprinter is all about utility, interior room and
transporting large numbers of passengers or lots of
cargo. Like other
full-size vans, it’s meant for big families or commercial use, and you won’t
find any power liftgates, “magic” seats or 18 cupholders. However, the Sprinter
has some clear advantages over its competitors in the realms of passenger
comfort, cargo capacity, body configurations and driving dynamics. Just a quick
visual inspection of the Sprinter reveals how different it is. Its radically
sloped front end, long wheelbase and tall body make it look like a good Adam
Vinatieri kick could knock it over, yet it’s just as wide as the Ford and GM
models, and handles more like a midsize SUV than a plumber’s van. If you can
handle the higher price tag, modest horsepower and merely adequate towing
capacity, the
Sprinter is the best choice in this limited segment. In addition to all
this, the
Dodge Sprinter is also eco friendly.
Dodge equips the
Sprinter with basic standard features, but items like a tilt/telescoping
steering wheel and automatic climate control set it apart from the full-size
crowd. Antilock brakes and stability control are also standard. The seemingly
infinite array of available options makes ordering a bit tricky but allows
buyers to fully customize their van. Uncharacteristic optional niceties include
rear parking assist, multiple driving seat choices, heated front seats, a
sunroof and integrated phone connectivity. The
12
passenger van is also the only model in its class to offer a driver-side
sliding door. A few other facts about the
Dodge Sprinter include: best-in-class roof heights (available interior
height up to 7 ft.), best-in-class cargo capacity (600 cu-ft), best-in-class
available payload for superior hauling capabilities, unique load-securing
& lashing rail system, standard 3.0-liter CRD turbodiesel V6 engine, standard
five-speed automatic with AutoStick®.Starting price on this van is $35,135.
But you are in luck because you can rent the
Dodge Sprinter for your trip.
Image Rent A Car serves
the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Fort
Lauderdale, Miami Florida areas. In addition to a large service area, they also
have a large fleet of vans for rent. The Dodge Sprinter is just one for you to
choose from.
The next time you travel, travel green. Brooklyn New
York Car Rentals has thrown its hat into the
sustainability ring by offering a "Green Collection" of
cars. The selection of four models, the Toyota Camry,
Ford Fusion, Buick LaCrosse and Hyundai Sonata, get at
least 28 mpg; most of the Camry's, Fusions and LaCrosses
also carry EPA's
SmartWay certification, indicating lower emissions
of air pollutants and greenhouse gases.It's not easy
being green, according to Kermit the Frog. It's a good
bet he'd also find it difficult to rent a green, or
environmentally friendly, car.
Environment-conscious auto renters need to think ahead.
The clerk behind the counter might not know a green
machine from a gas guzzler. So do your homework.
2008's most fuel-efficient minivans and vans
Fuel-efficient cars by body style
Choosing a new minivan or van? Weigh the impact of your choice on your wallet
and on the planet. The following minivans/vans are ranked by city miles per
gallon (MPG), followed by highway MPG based on the
Environmental Protection Agency's Fuel
Economy Guide for the 2008 model year.
| Rank |
Model |
MPG: city/hwy |
Annual fuel cost * |
Carbon footprint
(tons/yr of CO2) |
Additional info |
| 1 (tie) |
Chrysler Town & Country |
17/24 |
$3219 |
9.6 tons |
2WD, 6 cylinder, 3.3 liter, Automatic (4),
Regular gas |
| 1 (tie) |
Dodge Grand Caravan |
17/24 |
$3219 |
9.6 tons |
2WD, 6 cylinder, 3.3 liter, Automatic (4),
Regular gas |
| 3 |
Toyota Sienna |
17/23 |
$3219 |
9.6 tons |
2WD, 6 cylinder, 3.5 liter, Automatic (5),
Regular gas |
| 4 |
Nissan Quest |
16/24 |
$3401 |
9.6 tons |
FWD, 6 cylinder, 3.5 liter, Automatic (5),
Premium gas |
| 5 (tie) |
Chevrolet Uplander |
16/23 |
$3219 |
9.6 tons |
FWD, 6 cylinder, 3.9 liter, Automatic (4),
Regular gas |
| 5 (tie) |
Hyundai Entourage |
16/23 |
$3403 |
10.2 tons |
6 cylinder, 3.8 liter, Automatic (5),
Regular gas |
| 5 (tie) |
Kia Sedona |
16/23 |
$3403 |
10.2 tons |
6 cylinder, 3.8 liter, Automatic (5),
Regular gas |
| 8 (tie) |
Chevrolet Express Van 1500/2500 |
15/20 |
$3599 |
10.8 tons |
2WD, 6 cylinder, 4.3 liter, Automatic (4),
Regular gas |
| 8 (tie) |
GMC Savana 1500/2500 |
15/20 |
$3599 |
10.8 tons |
2WD (cargo), 6 cylinder, 4.3 liter,
Automatic (4), Regular gas |
Start with the Environmental Protection Agency's list of
likely candidates. If you're renting in New York or the
New Jersey, Connecticut or Washington, D.C., areas,
you'll probably find some of the listed vehicles at EV
Car Rental Cars, which specializes in natural gas,
electric and hybrid rentals.
But elsewhere, hybrid cars are more difficult to find
and likely to be smaller and more expensive than
conventional cars. E. Rent-A-Car and A. don't offer them
at all, according to representatives of both companies.
H. offers a few hybrid cars at some California
locations, but renters can't specifically reserve a
hybrid car, says spokeswoman Paula Stifter. Where they
are available, the prices are comparable to other
compacts, she says.
B., A., rents hybrids through a marketing arrangement
with EV Car Rental. Locations are limited, however, and
renters will pay full-size prices for the smaller Toyota
Prius or hybrid Honda Civic, according to Budget
spokeswoman Alice Pereira.
"It's definitely more expensive," says E.B., director of
marketing and operations for the Better World Club, an
environmentally focused travel club.
But don't despair. In the next few years, the selection
will improve, says Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of
the Green Car Journal, a quarterly report on autos and
the environment.
The industry plans to put five more green vehicles on
the market next year and twice that many the following
year, says Cogan, meaning green rental choices should
expand, too.
People want to go GREEN
and hybrid manufacturers are reaping the
benefits
Environment, Peta, animal welfare is
hot and the movement is growing.
Hybrid car manufacturers are leaving
no stone unturned to reap the
benefits of this growth. With the
growing prices of fuel more and more
people are opting for hybrid
vehicles for its financial benefits.
According to a survey conducted by
Mintel Comperemedia, 35 million
Americans are "True Greens" who
regularly buy green products which
also includes environmentally
friendly vehicles.
Recently several
companies which have no direct
relationship with hybrid car
manufacturers are providing rewards
for purchasing hybrid vehicles.
Insurance companies like Travelers
are giving a discount of up to 10%
to hybrid owners. Other companies
like Bank of America and Google Inc.
also recently jumped in the foray of
hybrid car promoters by providing
aid in hybrid car purchases.
Gas prices have
pushed people to buy hybrid vehicles
to some extent. However, the real
push in the sales of these vehicles
is all because people are looking
for ways to positively contribute to
the environment and buying a hybrid
car seems one of the easiest
options.
Hybrid car
manufacturers are further cashing on
the sentiments by highlighting their
commitment to the environment in
their promotions and thus portraying
themselves as green companies. Let
us have a look at the ways other
then the technology that is going to
drive the sales of hybrid cars:
- Hybrid cars
have become a fashion/status
symbol
- Increase in
prices of fuel
- Aggressive
campaigns
- Green
marketing
- Tax
deductions on hybrid cars.
- Oil
Dependence
- Other
benefits like car pool lane
entry, free parking etc.
If you are planning to rely on public methods of
transportation while traveling in Brooklyn New York,
then you are not making your trip the best it can be.
New York City is designed for personalized travel and a
cheap car rental &
Cheap Minivan Rentals
& 15 Passenger Vans provides ideal travel conveniences for
all of your transportation needs.
Almost all tourist attractions, shopping centers, and
entertainment facilities rely on the assumption that a
traveler has access to a rental vehicle.
New York Cheap
Car Rental recognizes the implications of this
assumption by providing you with excellent customer
service and affordable rates that put you where you want
to be.
Brooklyn's efficient and safe modes of
public
transportation, most
tourist attractions and wilderness
wonders can only realistically be reached by car. This
leaves you with the choice of traveling on a crowded
tourist bus or choosing a cheap car rental that is
always at your fingertips no matter where you end up in
New York! Obtaining a car rental in New York makes your
journey both cheap and convenient. It is also much
quicker and safer than the hassle of public
transportation!
EPA
SmartWay Grow & Go is a program
developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) to promote the environmental benefits
of renewable fuels, and provide a renewable fuel
component for EPA's existing SmartWay Transport
Partnership.
This program will help reduce U.S. dependence on
petroleum, and help improve our environment by
reducing emissions of harmful pollutants and
greenhouse gases. EPA will work with its
public-private partners to implement the goals of
SmartWay Grow & Go. Read more
Basic Information.
August 24, 2007 - At the Great American Trucking
Show,
SmartWay recognizes its new Grow & Go Partners for
their use of renewable fuels and for their
commitment to our nation's energy independence and
concern for the environment..
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Hybrid fleet:
Approximately 1,200
hybrids (including 1,000
Priuses), with 2,400
more hybrids on order
for 2008.
Hybrid
locations: Top
50 airports throughout
the United States, and
other various locations.
Hybrid
reservations:
Guaranteed reservations
available for Prius
only.
Premium:
Hybrids may cost an
additional $5 per day,
depending on location.
Hybrid fleet:
1,000 Priuses, and 500
Nissan Altima Hybrids in
Miami. Hybrid locations:
Throughout California;
Seattle, Wash.;
Portland, Ore.;
Washington, D.C.; Plans
for Boston, Fort
Lauderdale, Orlando West
Palm Beach, New York
City and Philadelphia.
Hybrid
reservations:
Priuses and Altima
Hybrids are available
with guaranteed
reservation.
Even if
the rental companies
wanted to quickly
hybridize their fleets,
they would face a number
of logistical
challenges. Toyota, the
world’s leader in
hybrids, allots only so
many vehicles to fleets.
In 2007, less than 5
percent of Toyota’s
hybrids sales will go to
fleets—and those are
divided between
government, corporate,
and car rental
companies. The rental
industry will also need
to change business
practices to allow
customers to reserve
specific vehicles,
rather than a vehicle
class such as compact,
midsize, or SUV. And it
remains to be seen if
fuel-conscious customers
will simply downsize to
a smaller vehicle to
save on gas, rather than
rent a hybrid—which can
come with a premium
based on its more
expensive purchase price
getting passed to the
rental customer.
and
the other rental
companies face similar
challenges with its push
for vehicles using E85,
an 85 percent blend of
ethanol and 15 percent
gasoline. The company
recently designated its
downtown Washington,
D.C. location as an
“E85/Flexfuel branch,”
where half the vehicles
can use E85.
Unfortunately, there is
only one filling station
in the Washington area
that sells E85—about
three miles from the
E85/Flexfuel branch.
uses E85 to refuel
vehicles rented at this
location.
The more
telling statistic for
the rental companies is
the average fuel
efficiency of their
entire fleets. In that
regard, the race looks
like a dead heat, with
all the major car
companies reporting that
nearly half of their
vehicles have fuel
efficiency ratings of 28
mpg or higher—a figure
which is almost
identical to the average
fuel economy of all new
cars. The tie for
greenest car rental
agency may be broken by
the company’s broader
environmental programs.
For example, is
underwriting the
planting of 50 million
trees, or 1 million
trees a year over the
next 50 years in
national forests around
the country. In a
one-year program ending
June 2008, is donating
$1 to the National Park
Foundation for every
rental from their “green
collection” (31-mpg or
higher), with a
guarantee of $1 million.
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said actor Kevin Bacon
to the question why he
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Prius hybrid. "We have
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environmentally
friendly, these cars are
fun to drive too.
And for us Google fans,
the reason to drive one
might be because Larry
Page and Sergey Brin -
the founders of Google -
drive a Toyota Prius.
More and more people are
buying hybrids instead
of traditional cars,
reducing the average
costs of producing a
hybrid car, making
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Moreover, as hybrids
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The trend is clear. In
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development, Kazuo
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SmartWay Grow & Go program helps launch first E85
pump in the District of Columbia
June 28, 2007 – The District of Columbia’s first
public E85 pump went into service today thanks to a
collaborative effort between the SmartWay Grow & Go
program and other private and public organizations.
These efforts will help pave the way for other E85
pumps planned for the metropolitan Washington area.
SmartWay participates in
IndyCar® event: To promote
renewable fuels such as ethanol, SmartWay Grow & Go
participated in the 2007 annual Ethanol Summit
hosted by the
Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC).
This year's Ethanol Summit celebrated that 100
percent fuel-grade ethanol has been used in an
IndyCar® Series.
Ever since we
first
saw Honda's FCX fuel
cell concept, we've been
dreaming of the day that
it would finally enter
production and hit the
streets. They've told
the world to
wait a few years for
production and have
been teasing us by
intermittently
showing it off; now
the latest word on the
street is: limited
production in Japan and
the US in 2008. Hey,
that's next year!
Wallpaper*
magazine, of all places
(if it's in there, it's
gotta be cool)
tells us that, "Honda
hopes that with a little
helping hand from
legislation, plus their
ongoing experiments into
a viable 'Home Energy
Station', the FCX
Concept will finally
make it to the American
and Japanese markets -
albeit in a heavily
subsided,
quasi-experimental form
- in 2008." Whether or
not
hydrogen cars are a
viable personal
transportation option
is sort of another
story. Check out
Honda's concept site
for more, and keep your
fingers crossed.
::Honda FCX via
::Wallpaper.com
In the early 1930s, Henry Ford walked into his
company's research lab with a bag of chicken bones,
dumped them on a desk and proclaimed, "See what you can
do with these." He later urged his staff to try out
cantaloupes, carrots, cornstalks, cabbages and onions in
his search for materials with which to build an organic
car body.
Ford didn't give up, and eventually hit upon his
dream material: soybean stalks. In 1940, Ford scientists
discovered that soybean oil could be used to make a
high-quality paint enamel, and also molded into a
fiber-based plastic. The company proclaimed the material
had 10 times the shock-resistance of steel, and Ford
himself delighted in demonstrating that strength by
pounding on a soybean deck-lid with an ax. We might be
driving soybean Fords today, if not for the fact that
the new material was found to need a long time to cure,
and did not mold well.
Unfortunately, the reputation for innovation that
pushed Ford to the peak of industrial production in its
early years didn't survive its messianic founder, and
the company slumbered through the 1940s and 1950s. Even
such groundbreaking cars as the 1964 Mustang were
technically rather pedestrian.
But now Ford is changing, and many of the changes
seem to be green. In late 1997, Ford announced that it
would invest $420 million in a global alliance to build
automotive fuel cells with Daimler-Benz and Canada's
Ballard Power Systems, a pioneer of the technology. Fuel
cells, which produce electricity from hydrogen without
combustion, are still in the developmental stage, but
they're considered a prime, nearly-pollution-free
candidate to replace the internal-combustion engine in
the 21st century. "This is real progress," says Jason
Mark, a transportation analyst at the Union of Concerned
Scientists. "A nearly half-billion-dollar investment is
nothing to sneeze at."
The spokesman for Ford's electric vehicle program,
which includes fuel cell cars, is John Wallace, a tall,
thin man with a background as a computer engineer.
Interviewed in Dearborn, Michigan, not far from where
Henry Ford I wielded his ax, Wallace got right to the
point. "Yes, Ford has fuel cell prototypes right now,
and we'll show them when they make good public relations
impact. But I'm not interested in non-drivable
prototypes --I need real road-ready vehicles."
The Ford fuel cell cars could run on methanol, or
carry tanks of hydrogen. Ford consultant Sandy Thomas
believes strongly that cars can carry hydrogen gas
instead of running on fossil fuels, eliminating the need
for costly and bulky "reformers" to extract the
hydrogen. "You could argue that methanol is the worst of
both worlds," Thomas says. "There has to be an on-board
reformer, and you have to build a new infrastructure.
But there is excess generating capacity for methanol,
and it's the least expensive to transport."
Thomas conjures up a truly spectacular zero-emissions
system of "solar hydrogen" in which the fuel is produced
from a combination of photovoltaic thermal collectors,
wind generators and biomass. "Imagine," he says, "a
motor vehicle fuel so clean-burning that you could drink
the effluent from the tailpipe, with urban smog a
distant memory.
Ford wants to go into production with a fuel cell
family car based on the aluminum-and-composite P2000,
which looks like the current Contour model, but weighs
1,000 pounds less. Would people buy a high-efficiency
P2000? Cheap gas has made such cars a hard sell. Ford,
in fact, may build a hi hybrid sport utility instead.
And fuel cell SUVs are another likely possibility:
Chrysler showed off a fuel cell Jeep, a product of its
Daimler-Benz alliance, at the 1999 auto shows.
The process of cleaning up the sport utility has
already begun, but it's a bumpy ride. In early 1998,
Ford stunned its competitors by announcing that its
Explorers and Expeditions would henceforth meet the
California low-emission vehicle standard. That decision
may well have come from the company's new chairman,
William Clay Ford, Jr., a committed environmentalist who
is the first family member to serve in the company
leadership since the days of Henry Ford II. The younger
Ford has alarmed some financial analysts who fear, as
The New York Times put it, "that the scion of a
billionaire family could put environmental causes ahead
of profits and undermine the industry's traditionally
united front against pressures from environmental
groups."
Bill Ford has to reconcile two widely divergent
missions, cleaning up the company and keeping it
profitable. Sometimes these warring impulses surface
simultaneously, as in a 1998 Dearborn speech in which he
proclaimed both that his interests were "fully aligned
with those of all shareholders" and that he wanted Ford
to become "the world's most environmentally-friendly
automaker." It may not be easy to have it both ways.
Ford's best-selling but gas-guzzling Expeditions and
Lincoln Navigators are also its profit center, earning
the company as much as $15,000 each. From just one
Wayne, Michigan factory making sport-utility vehicles,
Ford earns approximately $3.7 billion a year, enough
money to pay for its recent $6.5 billion purchase of
Volvo in two years.
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1. Fuel cell generates electricity w/o any moving pars.
2. Hydrogen as a gas (stored compressed) enters an ICE
Of the two, the most promising of course is a full EV with some batteries or capacitors for storing breaking / slowing down energy temporarily.
With X number of fuel cell cartridges, you have some "charged" in your car, the spent ones, filled with pure water and being recharged at home from a Utility, Solar, Wind.
Someone had commented on how using water to obtain hydrogen, will deplete water eventually, as it is finite.
With the quantity available, and the fact that water is produced in the explosion, the total loss is quite tiny.
Anyone know what the environmental cost of producing a large fuel cell for a EV car is? I would assume it's much higher than the Prius HV NiMH battery everyone is so fond of bashing.