15 Most Fuel Efficient Cars

If you're going out in the workforce after you graduate, and you decide that you absolutely need a car to get to work, here is a list of the top 15 most fuel efficient cars of 2010. (From good.is)

15. The Hyundai Elantra Blue (manual)

Miles per gallon: 26 city, 35 highway

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $14,145

14. Mini Cooper (manual)

MPG: 28 city, 37 highway

MSRP: $19,500

13. Toyota Yaris (manual)

MPG: 29 city, 36 highway

MSRP: $12,905

12. Volkswagen Jetta TDI (manual)

MPG: 30 city, 41 highway

MSRP: $22,830

12. Volkswagen Golf TDI (manual)

MPG: 30 city, 41 highway

MSRP: $22,354 for Golf

10. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI (automatic)

MPG: 30 city, 42 highway

MSRP: $24,615

10. Audi A3 (automatic)

MPG: 30 city, 42 highway

MSRP: $27,270

8. Smart For-Two Coupe or Convertible (both automatic)

MPG: 33 city, 41 highway

MSRP: $11,990

7. Ford Escape (and Mazda Tribute) Hybrid (both automatic, and both SUVs!)

MPG: 34 city, 31 highway

MSRP: $29,175

6. Nissan Altima Hybrid (automatic)

MPG: 35 city, 34 highway

MSRP: $26,650

5. 2010 Lexus HS 250h (automatic)

MPG: 35 city, 34 highway

MSRP: $34,650

4. Honda Insight Hybrid (automatic)

MPG: 40 city, 43 highway

MSRP: $19,800

3. Honda Civic Hybrid (automatic)

MPG: 40 city, 45 highway

MSRP: $23,800

2. Ford Fusion (and Mercury Milan) Hybrid (automatic)

MPG: 41 city, 36 highway

MSRP: $27,950

1. Toyota Prius (automatic)

MPG: 51 city, 48 highway

MSRP: $22,800

Read more: http://www.good.is/post/the-15-most-fuel-efficient-cars-for-2010/#ixzz0h21xjavc 

Given Toyota's current status (http://www.hulu.com/watch/130108/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-toyotathon-of-death-unintended-acceleration-problem) , you could probably get yourself a pretty good deal there.

Value of Biking

Reason #1 I can't wait for spring: biking everywhere

In January a study was done by the University of Wisconic that quantifies the benefits of biking in Wisconsin. Here's their summary chart:

Of course it's not exact, but that's pretty amazing.  Bike on fellow bikers. Let's continue to make the value of bicycling in Pittsburgh go up!

Full article:  http://www.good.is/post/quantifying-the-value-of-biking/

Wind Belt

For my senior design project, we are developing an off the grid, mobile working space that will be set up in Larimer, Pittsburgh as part of a rehabilitation project that the Kingsley association is funding. One option that we have been looking at is wind generation. There are a number of options out there, but they are pretty expensive and can cause roof vibrations.
I stumbled across this link about a wind belt. They are just being tested now, so they're not on the market yet. But it looks pretty easy to make, so I think this will defiantly be one of my summer projects. Anyway check out the video. It's pretty amazing!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2444542/windbelt_generator_alternative/

First Blog

This is my very first blog focused on ideas that help the environment.
Our environment is currently facing huge obstacles that are detrimental to the future. We need to change our lifestyle drastically. Fortunately, you can still maintain or improve your quality of life while reducing your impact on the earth.

This blog will contain anything from fashion to new developments in science.

Hope you like it and get hooked on sustainability!