2017 Toyota Prius Prime: Fuel efficient, safety galore

2017 Toyota Prius Prime: Fuel efficient, safety galore by James Raia After nearly six full days of driving the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid during the Amgen Tour California, I stopped for my first refuel about two hours into a 3 1/2-hour evening drive from San Jose to Morro Bay, California. The route was … Read more

Commentary: Can fuel cell vehicles thrive?

Commentary: Can fuel cell vehicles thrive? by Bruce Aldrich I recently attended a gathering for alternative fuel vehicles, hosted by Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition (SCCC). The SCCC is part of a national network that supports the reduction of petroleum consumption in transportation.   The Toyota Miria utilizes hydrogen fuel cell technology. All images © Bruce … Read more

Fuel tax, some licensing fees will increase July 1

Fuel tax, some licensing fees will increase July 1 by DOL Blog OLYMPIA—On July 1, 2016, state fuel tax and several licensing related fee increases will go into effect in Washington. The increases were approved by the Legislature in 2015 as part of Connecting Washington, a transportation package to fund many important, impactful transportation projects … Read more

HOV Exemption Extended for Cars with Clean Special Fuel Plates

The Virginia General Assembly approved a one-year extension on the HOV-lane exemption through June 30, 2012, so vehicles registered with clean special fuel license plates may continue to use certain High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of passengers. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Important News