Fuel for Thought

Posts involving thoughtful themes and studies, everything from customer behavior studies to interesting human interest stories

San Jose Police Propose Putting License Plate Readers on Garbage Trucks

San Jose Police Propose Putting License Plate Readers on Garbage Trucks

Police surveillance is hard work, especially when you live in a city…

Which Is Better On Gas: Riding With The AC On Or Windows Down?

Which Is Better On Gas: Riding With The AC On Or Windows Down?

People have often argued whether driving with the windows down or with…

Which of These 7 Driving Personalities Are You?

Which of These 7 Driving Personalities Are You?

Watch the cars in traffic long enough and you’ll notice that not…

Parents Are Using Ride-Sharing Services to Schlep Their Kids Around

Parents Are Using Ride-Sharing Services to Schlep Their Kids Around

Imagine you’re stuck at work, only to discover that your child has…

What is PMPG and How Does It Work?

What is PMPG and How Does It Work?

When we think of vehicles and their efficiency, it is usually in…

Nissan, Enterprise Launch Exclusive College Car Rental Partnership

Nissan, Enterprise Launch Exclusive College Car Rental Partnership

Enterprise CarShare and Nissan have announced a new multi-year partnership to supply…

Terminally Ill Poh the Dog Travels the Country with His Best Friend

Terminally Ill Poh the Dog Travels the Country with His Best Friend

There’s no friend like your own four-legged pal—dogs are loving, loyal, hilarious,…

UK to Begin Testing Roads That Charge Electric Vehicles Wirelessly

UK to Begin Testing Roads That Charge Electric Vehicles Wirelessly

The main problem with electric vehicles today is so-called “range anxiety.” Most…

FCA US Uses New Blizzard Machine to Test Performance Cars

FCA US Uses New Blizzard Machine to Test Performance Cars

When you get behind the wheel of your car, it’s likely you…

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Beats Ford F-150 EcoBoost in Fuel Efficiency

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Beats Ford F-150 EcoBoost in Fuel Efficiency

Ford’s EcoBoost engine lineup is known for offering superior power, without sacrificing…

New Study: Are Senior Citizens More Important Than Millennials to Auto Industry?

New Study: Are Senior Citizens More Important Than Millennials to Auto Industry?

The population of American senior citizens continues to rise as the Baby…

The European Heat Wave Is Melting Cars

The European Heat Wave Is Melting Cars

It’s so hot in Europe that it’s scary. It’s so hot that…

Years of Urine Fells San Francisco Light Pole Onto Occupied Car

Years of Urine Fells San Francisco Light Pole Onto Occupied Car

Terror struck one resident of San Francisco as a three-story light pole…

[Photos] When Was the First Traffic Light Installed?

[Photos] When Was the First Traffic Light Installed?

If you’ve been on the internet today, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the latest…

Are Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Going Away?

Are Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Going Away?

It’s no secret that gas prices are falling. With Iranian oil gushing…

Jennifer Beals Defends Decision to Leave German Shepherd Inside Hot Vehicle

Jennifer Beals Defends Decision to Leave German Shepherd Inside Hot Vehicle

According to PETA, the temperature inside a parked car on a 78-degree…

Insurance Companies Prepare for Autonomous Vehicles

Insurance Companies Prepare for Autonomous Vehicles

In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Allstate CEO Tom Wilson discussed how…

Men & Women’s Preferred Car Colors–Apparently Not What You’d Expect

Men & Women’s Preferred Car Colors–Apparently Not What You’d Expect

Let’s be stereotypical for a moment. What are women’s favorite car colors?…

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