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Harnessing the Summer Sun: Chevy Volt Owners Look to the Sky for Clean Energy

Well, as we wrap up National Tire Safety Week, my thoughts are about finding some time this weekend to soak up some well-deserved summer sun, and I'd imagine I'm not alone in the Ask Patty Nation.  So it seems only fitting that today I'm sharing with yo...more

Gas-Saving Tips for Trying Times

Brought to you by ASE - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Every day seems to bring higher prices at the gas pump. Some commuters are sharing rides, others are taking public transportation. But if you are like countless others, you ...more

Have an Idea to Green Your Community? Ford & Green Festival Could Make it Happen.

If you've been thinking green lately, you're in good company here on the AskPatty Blog, but your thinking could pay off for you to the tune of $5000. Ford and the Green Festival have teamed up to help improve five US cities, and they're asking you for yo...more

Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month

Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! This is the start of  National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family ready ...more

Ford's Recycling Carpet - Into Engine Parts!

The green news from Ford just keeps on rolling in, and I just had to share this one with you.  Ford's been using a material called EcoLon®, a nylon resin, in its cylinder head covers.  What's so special about that?  Well, EcoLon® is made from 100% r...more

Drive a Little Greener with G-Oil

As the month of April approaches, and with it Earth Day, the focus of the Blog begins to shift to the green side of the spectrum.  We'll be featuring lots of eco-friendly products and tips in the coming 30 days or so, and the first of those is Green Ear...more

EarthGarage: Fuel Economy - There's An App For That.

This month's featured article from our friends at EarthGarage.com is all about apps - apps that allow your iPhone or Andriod smartphone to calculate your gas mileage for you.  It's just another way that our mobile devices are connecting us more than eve...more

Me & Goji delivers a healthy breakfast option

Crunchy. Crispy. Chewy. Healthy? With nine base cereals offered and over fifty “enhancers” everyone is sure to find a tasty combination of Me & Goji custom artisanal cereal. My creation, the “Mighty Mango” (don’t ask me why I picked that name) ...more

EarthGarage: 62 MPG by 2025?

Is it possible that we could see mileages as impressive as 62 mpg in as little as 14 years?  According to the green-minded gang (and frequent askpatty.com contributors) at earthgarage.com, it's entirely possible. Here's the scoop: You may not know this...more

NAIAS Carnival of Cars: In Snowy Detroit, Alternate Fuel Vehicles are HOT

  Neither snow nor rain nor delayed flights can keep the automotive world out of Detroit for the North American International Auto Show, which is being held at Cobo Hall through January 23. Press days were held on January 10 and 11. Here are som...more

Hankook Tire "Be Safe.. Air ‘Em UP" Campaign Launches

Millions of U.S. drivers fail to maintain proper tire pressure, which is not only a safety risk but also wastes gas and money. According to a study by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, 55% of vehicles on the road today have at least one underinflated...more

Happy America Recycles Day!

November 15, 2010 is "America Recycles Day," the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States.  One way Americans can make a huge impact on the environment is by incorporating recycling into their...more

2010 Elantra Blue Can Save You Some Green - If You Can Overlook a Few Things

Unless you've been hiding somewhere, you know that the days of Hyundai being the butt of jokes are over. Many of Hyundai's products go toe-to-toe (or bumper-to-bumper?) with the best. Hyundai's most recent entrant in its Elantra line, the 2010 Elantra Blu...more

The latest in cycling trends

According to Trend Central, the bike community is continuing to innovate and thrive.  Here are some of the latest happenings in the cycling world. Rolling Orange: They may not be world champions of soccer, but the Dutch are still an authority on bikes...more

Back in Black to battle breast cancer

When you think about southern California, Los Angeles is probably first in mind. Along with the city of Angels you may think of Disneyland, the Salton Sea in Imperial Valley, The Oceanside Pier, the summits of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Colorado and M...more

BP crisis: Oil & Water Don’t Mix tees benefit Surfrider

With the BP oil spill now going on for more than two months and estimates of 140 million gallons leaked,  this will now become the worst oil spill in the Gulf Coast’s history — surpassing the 1970-1980 Ixtoc I spill of 139 million gallons. The disast...more

Your chance to drive a Chevrolet Volt with the Wired Volt Challenge

The Chevrolet Volt could very well the biggest thing to come out of General Motors in years, and the company has wasted no opportunity to tell the world about this "game changing" range-extended electric vehicle. Four lucky readers will get a chance to j...more

Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month

Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! This is the start of  National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family ready ...more

Earth Day is Here! How To Have a Positive Effect on the Environment

It's Earth Day, so Ask Patty has rounded up some important suggestions that touch on Earth Day friendliness. At AskPatty.com, we recognize our responsibility to the world around us and strive to reduce our environmental impact. Here are some tips you ca...more

Celebrating Earth Day: Celebrities, Authors & Supporters

It seems celebrities support everything nowadays, from classy New York restaurant openings to their hometown baseball teams. But perhaps the most significant celebrity-approved concept is the green movement. After all, the staggering facts regarding glob...more

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