NEVS, off-turf golf carts and the beauty of Slow Driving by Kirsten Dirksen on July 9, 2010 Summering in a retirement community (where I’ve spent the past 3 years visiting my parents) takes some getting used to- …
America’s first highway-legal electric motorcycle by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 Motorcycles and scooters may seem like the ultimate green machines, but don’t be fooled by their fuel efficiency (up to …
A smarter ride: a national downsizing? by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 At 8 feet long, the Mercedes Smart car is about 4 feet shorter than a Mini Cooper and about half …
A greener SUV? Green Car Co’s pick by Kirsten Dirksen on August 1, 2008 The quickest way to better fuel efficiency is to downsize your auto. But if you just can’t give up your …
Does size really matter in cars? Not for safety by Kirsten Dirksen on September 25, 2007 Small cars are getting a 2nd look in the US: beyond the arrival of microcars, high gas prices and fuel …
The Green Car Company’s cleaner body shop by Kirsten Dirksen on September 10, 2007 Not all auto repair shops were created alike. Whether you’re looking for a tuneup on a Smart or NEV, or …
