Driver Courtesy Month—Steady as You Go!
Welcome to Driver Courtesy Month! This blog is part four of our month-long series on Driver Courtesy. Check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3! Don’t forget to take the online quiz Are You a Courteous Driver? “Steady as you go” can mean many things to many different people, but for the purposes of […]
Electric Vehicles and their Effect on Public Transportation
You might have spotted a little electric vehicle jetting by, but did you know that electric vehicles are used for other purposes than private travel, such as public transportation? Or that the same technology that fuels those cute little cars can also power much larger vehicles, like city buses? Electric vehicles have the potential to […]
V2X Technology: An Intelligent Driver Assist System or is it Giving Control to a Robot
If you are aware of technologies that enable information sharing in real-time, you might probably have come across the term V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology. This is where vehicles are equipped with technologies that enable communication with different entities, just like the BMW you watched being pulled by a smartphone as if it was remotely controlled. Or […]
Automatic vs. Manual Transmission: Which Suits You?
Manual transmissions are harder and harder to find in a new car, but they sure are fun to drive. Many people prefer an automatic car because they aren’t as involved. Which one suits you? Manual Transmission Advantages Despite the popularity of automatic transmission, you will still find someone who prefers a manual car over the […]
No More Internal Combustion Engines
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach How much would it cost for every state to go 100% electric? What policies are drivers already paying for, and are there any new laws that could add to these costs? We are already paying for these policies, even if your state hasn’t decided to ban gas and diesel […]
Will All These New Electric Cars Crash the Power Grid?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach High temperatures, increased demand for the electric power for air conditioning, computers and electric cars charging; will all these new electric cars crash the grid? The latest dose of reality came this week when California, facing triple digit temperatures, began to worry about the pressure on the state’s power […]
9 Best Maintenance Apps for Cars
Undoubtedly, keeping your car in good service is the direct pathway to driving safely and avoiding the risks. Sometimes gas stations and auto mechanics are not always available, which is why one can turn to the onboard computer or several helpful apps on your phone. These apps can help you keep your vehicle’s maintenance schedule, […]
5 Hacks to Save Money on Gas
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach When people see how easy it is to boost their car’s fuel economy, they’re often surprised to find it can become an interesting game and a financially rewarding one. The average household spends about $1,650 a year on gasoline, according to AAA, so there’s plenty of room for savings. […]
Pipeline Cyberattack is Causing Panic at the Gas Pump: Explained
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The cyberattack on the largest U.S. pipeline is still sending ripples across the economy because the Colonial Pipeline delivers about half the fuel used on the east coast. The FBI says the culprit behind the cyberattack is DarkSide. So how does this impact you and the gasoline supply? You may have noticed […]
The Push to Curtail Driving
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is the government’s massive document that controls the application of regulatory devices like stop signs, crosswalk markings, and traffic lights. The MUTCD, last updated in 2009, is the current subject of a proposed federal rule by the FHWA. The sweeping revisions suggested by […]