Each year, IntelliChoice conducts a comprehensive analysis of all green vehicles available in the general U.S. automotive market, in order to help consumers “choose their car wisely.” IntelliChoice explores the question of whether alternative-fuel vehicles make better economic sense for car buyers. For 2011, IntelliChoice looked... Read More

People will do the right thing when they are asked, and they will do it much more willingly than when they are told they must do it, Benjamin Franklin astutely observed. "Where heavy burdens are too laid on them, it has been found useful to make it, as much as possible, their own act." Franklin's observation is true of individuals and of corporations, even when the burdens aren't so heavy. Simple cooperation toward a common good often depends... Read More

With the release of the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt, the future of electric vehicles is finally here. However, this does not mean that an electric vehicle is right for everyone. As with any new technology, there are several potential problems that could make the purchase of an electric vehicle impractical. Before you even consider purchasing an electric vehicle you should ask yourself these three questions:... Read More

Thanks to the limited electric vehicle test-marketing undertaken by automakers during the latter part of the 1990s, battery electric vehicles are on American highways today. Their advantages are numerous, including no harmful emissions, little required maintenance and lower operating costs. Read More