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YourMechanic ranked the states with the most and least eco-friendly driving habits based on mileage, speed, commuting habits, and EV ownership.

Common signs of a problem with a car EVAP canister purge solenoid include rough idle, difficulty starting, and the Check Engine Light turning on.

For For people who grew up in a world where electric vehicles (EVs) existed only in cartoons and science fiction movies, seeing one pull up alongside you at a red light is still an unusual sight. Still, every day there...

For For people who grew up in a world where electric vehicles (EVs) existed only in cartoons and science fiction movies, seeing one pull up alongside you at a red light is still an unusual sight. Still, every day there...

Automotive technician jobs require an EPA certification to learn how about the environment while repairing automotive air conditioning systems.

Ethanol fuel is an alcohol-based type of biofuel (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-biofuel) that is used as a popular alternative to gasoline. It is made from distilled plant and biodegradable materials, such as corn and sugar, as opposed to regular gasoline, which is made...

If If you’ve always assumed that Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEVs) were some kind of electric vehicle, it’s time for a bit of a car lesson. Here we’ll explain what all those letters mean, and how they affect you –...

Electric cars use an electric motor driven by a control unit. Their batteries are filled at charging stations and they produce no tailpipe emissions.

For For people who grew up in a world where electric vehicles (EVs) existed only in cartoons and science fiction movies, seeing one pull up alongside you at a red light is still an unusual sight. Still, every day there...

For For people who grew up in a world where electric vehicles (EVs) existed only in cartoons and science fiction movies, seeing one pull up alongside you at a red light is still an unusual sight. Still, every day there...

Gas car sales must end by 2035 to reach climate goals, Apple and McLaren discuss acquisition, and the first Tesla Model S remote is hacked.

Automotive technician jobs often require EPA technician certification for mechanics, so you can make repairs on automotive air conditioning systems.

Auto manufacturers are currently under pressure to create new vehicles that are more environmentally friendly and to improve the fuel efficiency of the vehicles they currently offer. For consumers, the trend to “go green” is more than just an environmentally...