Black History Road Trip: Negro Motorist Green Book Destinations. (The Root) -- In 1936 a Harlem postal worker and activist named Victor H. Green decided to develop a guide that would help African Americans travel throughout the country in a safe and comfortable manner. The Negro Motorist Green Book (also called The Negro Travelers' Green Book), often simply known as The Green Book, identified places that welcomed black people during an era when Jim Crow laws and de facto segregation made it difficult for them to travel domestically without fear of racial backlash. The Green Book listed businesses and places of interest such as nightclubs, beauty salons, barbershops, gas stations and garages that catered to black road-trippers. For almost three decades, travelers could request (for just 10 cents' postage) and receive a guide from Green. Eventually the guide expanded to encompass information about Canada and Mexico.
The Green Book has recently been rediscovered in popular culture. Some of the locations mentioned in the books are still standing today. Electric car concept drives progress with extended 500-mile range. The design is certainly head-turning, but it's the eye-catching 500-mile (800-kilometer) range this electric car can achieve which could really set it apart from the competition, say its Danish developers. Instead of allowing room for just a single fixed battery pack, ECOmove has built in modules (six in total) inside the chassis of the QBEAK, allowing for a variety of energy sources to be slotted in.
A methanol fuel cell developed by Danish tech company Serenergy will be used in the car. A chemical process converts the methanol into electricty which charges the battery. The QBEAK weighs 425 kilograms without batteries and has a top speed of 120 kph (75 mph). Specially designed in-wheel motors drive the car. Using bio-methanol as a fuel source means that, unlike hydrogen fuel cell cars, the QBEAK could utilize traditional energy and distribution systems at relatively little extra cost, according to ECOmove. Can this car spark an electric revolution? Clever chassis Methanol fuel cell. 13 Things Your Car Mechanic Won't Tell You. Real mechanics give you the inside scoop on the tricks of the trade.
Interviews by Fran Lostys from Reader's Digest Loading 1. Watch out for scare tactics. Admonitions like 'I wouldn't drive this another mile' should be viewed with suspicion. 2. Check for... ASE 9National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence0 or AAA (America Automobile Association) certification, as well as a state license. ASE 9National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence0 or AAA (America Automobile Association) certification, as well as a… 3. ...for recommendations, years in business, warranties offered, licenses, and the type of equipment used. ...for recommendations, years in business, warranties offered, licenses, and the type of equipment used. 4. Always get a signed work order with a specific estimate for each job and warranties that apply. 5. Any mechanic who says 'I don't need fancy equipment' should be avoided.
Any mechanic who says 'I don't need fancy equipment' should be avoided. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Bc.com Video Player. Official Kelley Blue Book New & Used Car Values. Chevy Malibu Eco: Most disliked car of the year (so far) - Jul. 11. Least liked: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco FORTUNE -- "Damning with faint praise" may be an overused expression, but it perfectly describes the critical reception that has been accorded the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco. To begin with, General Motors (GM, Fortune 500) gets heaps of points for developing a mild hybrid system for the Malibu Eco that aims to deliver improved performance and better gas mileage at a reasonable price (base: $25,995).
Technological innovation and improved fuel economy are at the top of every automaker's to-do list, and even competitors would like to see GM return to its former standing in the industry. There's a legacy attached to the Malibu Eco as well that wins it kudos. Developing a standout midsize was a signal goal for the fondly remembered Bob Lutz, who ran product development for GM. The world is watching because this eighth-generation Malibu that is the first to be sold globally. The negative vibe has been building for months. Chris Gerdes: The future race car -- 150mph, and no driver.
2.97 Million And Counting; '66 Volvo Is Nearing Its 3 Millionth Mile : The Two-Way. Hide captionIrv Gordon in his trusty Volvo P1800S earlier this month. Seth Wenig/AP Irv Gordon in his trusty Volvo P1800S earlier this month. "It's just a car I enjoy driving. " That's for sure. Irv Gordon, a 72-year-old retired teacher from Long Island, N.Y., has now driven his beloved 1966 Volvo P1800S nearly 3 million miles, The Associated Press writes. He's only about 34,000 short of that ... milestone (sorry, we had to say it). That's an average of about 65,000 miles a year.
Hide captionIrv Gordon Volvo's has a very appropriate vanity license plate. Irv Gordon Volvo's has a very appropriate vanity license plate. The Volvo still has its original engine, though that motor has been rebuilt twice. No longer able to keep track of the miles with the odometer, the mileage has been verified by Gordon's meticulous maintenance records. The P1800S has been recognized by the folks at Guinness World Records as having the "highest vehicle mileage" known to exist. Johnson County Transit - The JO. Coolest cars under $18,000 - 1 - Dodge Dart (1) Base price: $15,995 Fuel economy: 25 City / 36 Hwy Thanks to the ever-decreasing cost of technology and improved manufacturing techniques -- not to mention cutthroat competition -- it's easier than ever to find a relatively inexpensive car that's still looks good while being fun to drive and good on gas.
The experts at Kelley Blue Book have selected these as their favorites among the lowest-cost new cars. The new Dodge Dart, based on engineering from Italy's Fiat Group, earned the top spot in Kelley Blue Book's estimation. Besides being fun to drive, KBB says, it also has ample interior space and can be readily personalized to suit your changing moods. NEXT: 2 - Hyundai Veloster.