Comments on: 2009 VW Jetta TDI SportWagen: The Fuel Economy Test Drive

By: Good Green Cars · 2010 EPA Top 10 Fuel Economy Leaders

Good Green Cars · 2010 EPA Top 10 Fuel Economy Leaders — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:34:49 +0000

[...] top two cars in each category at FuelEconomy.gov, the fuel type varies a bit more, with Audi and Volkswagen scoring well with their diesel [...]

By: Good Green Cars · Chicken Feathers to Become Biodiesel

Good Green Cars · Chicken Feathers to Become Biodiesel — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:21:20 +0000

[...] Researchers at the University of Nevada have found that the feathers of chickens contain fat, and as anyone who’s followed a Volvo converted to run on french-fry grease knows, fat can be turned into fuel. One ton of feathers makes about 18 gallons of biodiesel, which should cost about a buck a gallon to put into your VW TDI. [...]

By: Good Green Cars · VW Launches Diesel Tutorial Site for Americans

Good Green Cars · VW Launches Diesel Tutorial Site for Americans — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:55:58 +0000

[...] The first hurdle in America is cost. In Europe, gasoline carries a heavy tax, making diesel vehicles the cheaper choice in the long run, despite higher initial cost. VW wants to convince us here in the U.S. of the value of fewer fill-ups and great gas mileage — like the nearly 40 mpg I got in the Jetta TDI Sportwagen. [...]