Ford has unveiled a new feature to its navigation systems that attempts to calculate the most fuel-efficient available route for a driver. The system is part of Ford’s new in-vehicle information system called “MyFord Touch.”

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the U.S. uses about 150 billion gallons of gasoline annually. If every driver practiced eco-driving techniques, which can result in an EPA-estimated 15 percent benefit in fuel economy, more than 22 billion gallons of gas would be saved.

2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Volkswagen is bringing the sixth generation of its compact Golf to the North American market for the 2010 model year and with it comes the return of diesel power. Green Fuels Forecast went to Germany to sample the new Golf TDI on its home turf.
 

2010 Lexus HS250h

For 2010 Lexus introduces what is billed as the "world's first dedicated luxury hybrid" in the form of the HS250h. Lexus hopes to build on the success of the iconic Toyota Prius by building a car that will be immediately recognized as a hybrid while providing all the refinement and ammenenities Lexus buyers expect.

2009 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen

In September 2008 Volkswagen introduced the first new diesel powered passenger car to comply with the latest Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions regulations, the Jetta TDI. Green Fuels Forecast drove a 2009 Jetta TDI Sportwagen for several days recently found it to be a roomy car that was both engaging to drive and fuel efficient.

Chevrolet Volt powertrain development prototype

More than two years after first unveiling its concept for an extended range electric vehicle, General Motors is now giving members of the media their first opportunity to actually drive prototypes of the Chevrolet Volt. Green Fuels Forecast drove a Chevy Cruze with the Volt's electric powertrain at the GM Technical Center in Warren MI
 

2010 Toyota Prius

For the 2010 model year, Toyota has introduced the third generation of the iconic Prius hybrid. A decade ago the Prius was the first mass produced practical modern hybrid car.  The all-new model is still instantly recognizable as a Prius, but in spite of being larger and more powerful than ever before it is also more efficient. For all its virtues, the first two Prius generations were not considered driver's cars, but Toyota has addressed that complaint in the new car.

Ford Focus EV development prototype

Ford made news at the North American International Auto Show week by announcing it would build both a battery electric commercial van in 2010 and a battery electric car the following year. The company brought two powertrain development vehicles to the show that members of the media were able to take for short drives near Cobo Center.
 

2010 Honda Insight

Honda introduced the modern hybrid to the US market in 2000 with the original Insight, but lost in the commercial race to Toyota's Prius. As 2009 begins, Honda is introducing a new hybrid only model with an old name. The new Insight is a five-seat hatchback that is expected to get an EPA rating of 40/43 mpg city/highway and achieved 63.4 mpg during a first drive in Arizona.

2010 Ford Fusion hybrid

For the 2010 model year Ford is making a full frontal assault on Toyota's Camry hybrid with the introduction of hybrid variant of its mid-sized Fusion sedan. Green Fuels Forecast spent an afternoon driving this new hybrid sedan around the crowded streets of Los Angeles and came away with an outstanding 43.1 mpg average fuel economy handily beating any other car in the mid-size segment currently available in the US market.

2009 MINI E

BMW reveals the first stage of its Project I electric vehicle development program at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Following the official unveiling Green Fuels had an opportunity to take a short drive around downtown LA in the new battery powered MINI.

Audi A5 TDI

Green Fuels Forecast recently had the opportunity to sample another pair of Audi's diesel powered cars that aren't yet available in the US market.  The A4 sedan and A5 coupe are both built from a common vehicle architecture and powered by the same 3.0L TDI V6 that will debut in the Q7 SUV early in 2009. In the mid sized cars this engine provides both excellent performance and fuel efficiency.

With three days down and eleven to go, the first leg of the Audi Mileage Marathon is in the books and new set of drivers has taken over. As the fleet of diesels heads out of Chicago for the longest trek of the trip, the final results of the first leg have been compiled with the overall averages for the Q7s ranging from 26.4 to 20.0 mpg.

The Audi Mileage Marathon is into its second day as an eclectic fleet of diesel powered vehicles makes its way across America. The team of journalists from Europe and the United States and Canada set off from Manhattan's Central Park toward Philadelphia and on to Washington, DC for the first overnight stop.

Corvette takes the green at the Green Challenge

The Corvette Racing team and the Penske RS Spyder's Porsche team Saturday took home the first-ever Green Challenge at the American Le Mans Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.

The 2009 Jetta TDI

California, with the strictest emissions standards in the nation is the driving force behind the new emissions rules and that's where Green Fuels Forecast spent a day driving the new diesel Jetta. Volkswagen has devised a machine that lives up to the brand's fun reputation while still delivering exceptional fuel efficiency.