Tax bill may eliminate credit for all electric-car buyers: report

Chevrolet Bolt EV being charged outside Go Forth electric-car showroom, Portland   [photo: Forth]The process of drafting a so-called tax reform bill has been shrouded in mystery, with even Republican congressmembers admitting they didn't know what provisions it will contain. But according to a report on Thursday, the draft of the bill, named the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—to be released Thursday—may eliminate the income-tax credit of...

Saving gas by lifting the pedal: engine braking vs coasting (video)

Will you use less fuel during engine braking or simply by coasting?The way a driver operates a car can produce very different fuel-economy numbers, and when driving downhill, two notable techniques come into play. The first is leaving the car in gear and using so-called engine braking to provide at least some deceleration. But many believe putting a car in neutral uses less fuel, followed by use of the brakes to...