Early-season prep for winter driving
By Allen Penticoff Mr. Green Car Contributor It is November 23 as I write this column. We just got through
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Ford’s iconic classic: Mustang
By Allen Penticoff Contributor I recently had a chance to drive a 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback. It really brought back
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Find time for green recreation
By Allen Penticoff Contributor I am in love. And as happens when one first falls in love – one cannot
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Mr Green Car: Chevy Impala returns to its roots of power and style
By Allen Penticoff Contributor The Chevrolet Impala is one of America’s heritage model automobiles. It has deep roots in the
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Cruze a suitable sedan option in the electric field
By Allen Penticoff Contributor I recently took a friend’s 2013 Chevy Cruze LT (with only 11,000 miles) for a test
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National Drive Electric Week 2015
By Allen Penticoff Contributor National Drive Electric Week started in 2011 as National Plug In Day to help promote the
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Mr. Green Car: Future Transportation
By Allen Penticoff Contributor I have been called upon to give a presentation on “Future Transportation” at the Illinois Renewable
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What exactly is ‘PZEV’?
By Allen Penticoff Mr. Green Car I was recently on a road trip and was passed by a Subaru Forester
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Hazards of Keyless Ignition
By Allen Penticoff Mr. Green Car I had recently received a recall notice from Chevrolet on our 2013 Volt. It
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Make your car pay for itself
By Allen Penticoff Contributor Ford Motor Credit has recently teamed up with the car sharing resource Getaround to help customers
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Does fuel efficiency weigh on new car buyers?
By Allen Penticoff Mr. Green Car I recently noticed a full-page ad by a local Nissan dealer that touted their
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EV riders: Zero Electric Motorcycles
By Allen Penticoff Mr. Green Car I have a long association with motorcycles. The ink was barely dry on the
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Mr. Green Car: Charging without a cord
By Allen Penticoff Columnist We have owned a 2013 Chevy Volt for 19 months and have enjoyed it quite a
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Running Route 66 without gas
By Allen Penticoff Mr. Green Car A road trip is the classic American adventure. Ruth and I recently went on
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Mr Green Car reviews Ford’s EcoBoost engine
Allen Penticoff Mr. Green Car My review of the Ford F-150 truck platform boasted much about the benefit in fuel
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