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Debate rages over whether to extend HOV-lane exemptions for hybrids in CA

Besides the potential feeling of environmental superiority, one of the great benefits to having a hybrid in California has been the availability of a magic little sticker set for a vehicle's rear bumper and fender. The "Access OK" tags have allowed its possessors to cruise in the carpool lanes even while driving solo. The special lanes – alternatively known as HOV lanes (High Occupancy Vehicle) or diamond lanes – have proven to be a great time saver on California's clogged freeway system, but not everyone can find a ride-share ... Read more →

Be a tolerable car passenger Dan Roth

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Comment Corner: Casual Carpooling Joel Arellano

In response to the post, NuRide redefines carpooling, reader Trenton writes: In the San Francisco Bay Area, we have Casual Carpool, which is very similar. Riders wait near bus stops and subway ...

NuRide redefines carpooling Joel Arellano

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Debate rages over whether to extend HOV-lane exemptions for hybrids in CA 2 months ago on Autoblog

Be a tolerable car passenger 2 years ago on Autoblog

I pretty much hate riding instead of driving. I like to think I keep my cool and don't betray my distress over someone's lack of attention or skill. I must not be alone, since AOL Autos has offered up five useful tips for when you must occupy a seat other than the driver's chair. The suggestions ...

The Commute Helper gets you into carpool lane for $10 2 years ago on Autoblog

I have a brother who spends a good 50% of his time daydreaming about how to make money with inventions no one has thought of yet. Despite my protest that all the good stuff's been invented already, he continues to concoct imaginary money makers. I need to introduce my brother to this guy from San ...

Comment Corner: Casual Carpooling 3 years ago on Autoblog

In response to the post, NuRide redefines carpooling, reader Trenton writes: In the San Francisco Bay Area, we have Casual Carpool, which is very similar. Riders wait near bus stops and subway stations and drivers swing by. The carpool lanes are 3 in a car, so the driver picks up 2 people, and off ...

NuRide redefines carpooling 3 years ago on Autoblog

Sibling Autoblog Green has posted about NuRide, a decidedly different type of carpool system. With NuRide, patrons are matched with other riders/drivers with similar start and destinations during the date/time. The system has an eBay-esque type rating system, so participants can avoid the ...

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Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too!

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