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Henry Ford's Garage (and more)
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 24 2014
The name Henry Ford stands among the giants of the giants in American industrial history, alongside figures like Getty, Rockefeller and Vanderbilt.
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Erik Bjornstad: Jul 24 2014
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Ethanol and the environment - the news isn't all good
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 23 2014
The whole point of blending ethanol into gasoline across the nation was to improve the environment by making gasoline burn cleaner. Cleaner burning...
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3 Reasons Why Commuters Should Embrace Diesel
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 21 2014
We’ve all been subject to the whims of unstable gas prices for years. They go up, down, and back up, with no discernible reasons why. Dissatisfaction...
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Should You Go Hybrid? 10 Things to Consider First
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 18 2014
Americans have many reasons for wanting to buy a car that is “green.” For some, buying a hybrid vehicle satisfies that goal - a car that runs on...
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Seven Reasons Why Your Next Commuter Car Should be a Diesel
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 15 2014
Diesels are more popular in Europe than gasoline-powered cars, accounting for more than 50 percent of all cars sold. Yet, in the United States, the...
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4 Biggest Misconceptions About Diesel Today
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 11 2014
Electric cars and hybrid cars get the lion’s share of media coverage as our country tries to find ways to end the dependency of cars on petroleum....
The Fast and the Furious, Finland style!
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 8 2014
The Fast and the Furious is one of the most successful movie franchises in history, spawning six or seven (or is it eight) movies in the series. Some...
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Eight Reasons Why Commuters Shouldn't be Afraid of Switching to Diesel
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 8 2014
Have no fear about buying your next car with a modern diesel engine. Diesel fuel is denser than gasoline, so it provides better fuel economy -...
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Diesel vs. Gasoline: Which Engine is a Better Fit for You?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 25 2014
Consumers are taking a second look at diesel-powered cars.
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Another hybrid misses the mark on gas mileage
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 24 2014
Twitter is great for catching breaking news. We were looking on Twitter today and there are numerous references to a new report by Consumer Reports,...