Fuel Efficiency and Automobiles

Mrs. Green's new VW Jetta from Chapman Volkswagen Tucson

Hybrids, electric cars, CNG (compressed natural gas), ethanol, diesel — where is the world going with automobiles and how they are powered? Will we really live to see the day when our cars are powered by algae? How quickly will the industry change? And how is Mrs. Green doing with her lead foot? Spend some time here to learn how to save money and reduce our dependence on fossil fuel.

Radio Shows

Colleen Crowninshield – Clean Cities Coalition

10.15.11

Colleen has been a regular on Mrs. Green from the start and knows more about alternative fuels, biodiesel and electric vehicles than I can articulate.

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Mrs. Green's News


01.25.11
Does Helping the Planet Hurt the Poor? The Sustainability Conundrum

 Imagine my consternation when I picked up the week-end WSL and read that headline. Both Peter Singer (a “NO” if we make sacrifices) and Bjorn Lomborg (a “YES” if we listen to green extremists) make compelling arguments both ways. Regardless, it points out the many complexities of what we face as a planet. Concerns over [...]

03.06.10
Gas Saving Tips:

Saving gas means saving money means saving energy! And my own little hint that I have to throw in is really deep: you won’t save the money by just reading the article. You have to actually do what is advised.

Blog


05.08.12
Good Green Government? Food for Thought
04.11.12
Green (EV) Drag Racing – Could I Make This Up?
05.30.11
Golden Eagle – Just Getting Golder!
05.14.11
The Meat Conversation Continues
03.21.11
How Green Did Life Really Used to Be?
03.06.11
There’s No Down Side to Green Talk Radio
01.25.11
Does Helping the Planet Hurt the Poor? The Sustainability Conundrum

Did You Know?


Three Things About Chapman Tucson

1. Chapman Tucson is a family-owned business that takes great pride in supporting the communities in which they operate. They walk the walk. In Tucson, their dealership includes: Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Honda, Acura, Chapman Used Cars and last but certainly not least – Mercedes-Benz. Lots of top-rated clean fuel burning, fuel efficient vehicles in the Chapman inventory!
2. Chapman Tucson has worked continuously in the past two years to move in a greener direction from the inside out. There are currently two active “Green Teams” facilitated by yours truly. Biggest changes? NO plastic water bottles provided to customers in the Porsche/Audi dealership, recycling bins in all Chapman showrooms, and paper recycling bins under sales team desks.
3. Chapman Tucson produces some of the coolest commercials on TV – period. And they don’t use an out of town Production Company! Keeping with the “think local” mindset, Chapman partners with Motto Productions. Check it out on their website.