Types of elecric vehicles.

Many of those in the market for a new car say they are willing to consider an electric car for their next purchase. Some companies say the figure is 55% nationally, yet many of those people don't know the difference between various types of electric vehicles.

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Ethanol: The Good, The Bad, The Pricetag

In some parts of the country, when you go to the gas pump, you get up to ten percent ethanol regardless of the octane you choose. In places like the Midwest, ethanol is an option and you'll even pay less for it than gasoline without ethanol additives. The rules for inclusion and disclosure of ethanol vary by state. In those cases where you do have a choice, what are the pros and cons of this choosing ethanol.

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Could your Car Catch a Virus?

Cars are getting smarter. They can give you a running calculation of your current gas mileage, let you know when your tire pressure is low, give you directions to the nearest pizza place, offer a variety of entertainment options from satellite radio to television, and soon cars may even be driving themselves.

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Automatic Transmission or Stick Shift

Many of us grew up with automatic transmissions and never took the time to learn to drive a stick shift (manual transmission). Perhaps we find it easier, especially when driving in the city where there are frequent stops and starts. Others love the visceral feel of shifting the car manually. Aside from the personal preference aspect, though. What are the real differences between automatic and manual transmissions from a technical standpoint?
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