AutoWeek marks Earth Day with fuel mileage test
One more Earth Day activity deserves a nod for its clever premise and surprising result: AutoWeek magazine, a buff book for car enthusiasts, decided to celebrate Earth Day 2006 by taking an assortment of vehicles on a fuel mileage run from their office near Detroit to Holland, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan, a journey of 349 miles. The headline -- "Are we there yet?" -- sets the stage for both the humor and a serious question about the progress made since the first Earth Day. If you are not a subscriber, check the article on the magazine's Website. The results may surprise you. The fact that fuel prices went up five cents during the day of the test probably won't shock you. At the bottom of the report you will find links to seven related articles ranging from alternative fuels to new hybrid vehicles.



