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Diesel powertrains have long been an optimal choice for drivers in Europe. Drivers in America, however, have been a bit harder to convince. The notion of 'diesel' brings to mind big rigs, school buses, and tractors. The truth is, however, some of the greenest cars on the road today are diesel powered, and many automakers intend to bring more of this fuel-efficient (and cost-efficient) technology to the United States. Chevrolet is no exception, as they...

How much do you know about vehicles powered by compressed natural gas? We're guessing not a whole lot - it's not an extremely popular power train variant here in the United States, but many automakers have begun to adopt it as gasoline prices continue to climb and environmental concerns grow. It's also more cost-effective - the technology to retrofit or convert fleet and public transportation vehicles into CNG-powered vehicles is readily available.

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With a growing interest in reducing CO₂ emissions, increasing fuel efficiency and saving the consumer money in the end, car makers have stepped up their game in the hybrid, alternative fuel, and electric vehicle markets. Of course, Chevrolet is no exception, setting the EV bar pretty high with the release of the Chevy Volt earlier this year. And, according to a recent announcement, they're ready to throw another EV into the mix.

It seems many drivers are still not ready to take the next step and fully commit to the Electric Vehicle lifestyle. Some people are wary to invest in a plug-in hybrid like the Chevrolet Volt.

Newness and price are some of the reasons people are not jumping on the bandwagon yet. The fact of the matter is, most consumers are not quick to change their habits or trust a new technology especially when it comes…