EPA Says 2009 Vehicles Continued Trend of Better Fuel Economy, Lower Emissions

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Cars and light-duty trucks for the 2009 model year had lower average carbon dioxide emissions and higher fuel efficiency than in…

Senate Republican Leader Cites Willingness to Work with White House on Nuclear, Clean Coal Power

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told the Heritage Foundation Nov. 4 that nuclear power, clean coal technology, and plug-in electric vehicles are examples of…

Administration Proposes 20 Percent Cut in Fuel Use, Emissions for Heavy-Duty Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Obama administration announced a proposal Oct. 25 that would for the first time set fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for…

Auto Industry Presses for Single, National Label to Rate Emissions, Fuel Economy

LOS ANGELES—Auto industry representatives urged federal regulators Oct. 21 to adopt a fuel economy labeling system for new cars and…

Obama Administration Opens Door for Fuel Economy Standards as High as 62 Miles Per Gallon in 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Obama administration on Oct. 1 opened the door for average fuel economy standards for…

Administration to Unveil Plans to Increase Fuel Efficiency, Cut Emissions from Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Obama administration is expected to unveil by Oct. 1 plans to increase fuel economy and cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars, light trucks, and…

EPA Updates Mobile Source Emissions Model to Account for New CAFE, Carbon Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency has updated its mobile source emissions model to account for the latest corporate average fuel economy standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and…

Obama Transportation Plan Said to Signal Emphasis on Environmentally Sound Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A transportation plan outlined by President Obama during a Sept. 6 speech included several initiatives lauded by…

Fuel Efficiency Tax Credit Included in Senator Lugar’s Alternative Energy and Climate Bill

An energy and climate bill (S. 3464) introduced June 9 by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) includes a graduated tax credit for new fuel-efficient motor vehicles based on their fuel-economy ratings…

Senator Lugar to Introduce Bill Focusing on Energy Standards as Alternative to Kerry-Lieberman Bill

Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) is expected to introduce an energy bill June 7 that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency and improved fuel standards…

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