Average Fuel Economy

President Barack Obama wants the government to start working on fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks in the model year 2017 and beyond.An administration official says agencies, for the first time, will be asked to develop standards for heavier trucks as well.The official spoke on condition of anonymity before a White House announcement expected Friday.In April, the administration rolled out rules for 2012-2016 model year vehicles that were aimed at...Read Full Story

US President Barack Obama on Friday mandated a new national policy on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and increasing fuel efficiency for pollution-spewing trucks.Obama signed a memorandum which also expanded his effort to make cars more environmentally friendly, and stipulated new efforts to develop advanced vehicles, including electric cars, the White House said."I believe that it's possible in the next 20 years for vehicles to use half the fuel and produce half the pollution that they do...Read Full Story

America’s New Fuel Efficiency Standards by Richard Matthews The Obama administration is working to reduce US greenhouse gases (GHGs) with new national rules for vehicle emissions. A day after President Obama disappointed many environmentalists with his decision to allow coastal drilling, the Transportation Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued vehicle efficiency mandates. Under the new rules, the US car and light-truck fleet must reach an average fuel efficiency of...Read Full Story

Fuel Efficiency Tips and Guides " width="392" height="521" />It makes sense if you travel a few miles per gallon if the gas price is constant. You also do not need to buy a vehicle for creating an efficient fuel. If you ever heard of a motivator, says that power is in your hands now with fuel efficiency. Here are twelve tips to save gas and how to intelligently path. Fuel Efficiency Tips and Guides at Gasoline Pump Visit the official site in FuelEconomy.gov research before you turn on the...Read Full Story

Last year saw all paying too much at the gas pump. Sure, it has gone down, but who knows when to turn back, or how high you going? All we have to focus on reducing our needs whenever we can so that we will not be held hostage when the price rises again. We must examine how and when and why we use a lot of fuel. One thing we can do a more fuel use is leading to an uneven pace of speed. Some people think that if they push the gas pedal and leave and allow the car to the coast and then give it...Read Full Story

Last month, President Obama announced a new national policy that will increase fuel efficiency for all new vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2012. By 2016, a new phase of the program will require cars, small trucks and SUVs to achieve at least 35 miles per gallon.  But some experts have slammed the policy on the grounds that it will lead to an increase in pollution. But is it true? Can improved fuel-efficiency standards actually increase pollution caused by vehicles? Let's examine the facts...Read Full Story

Published 05/19/09 Dustin Ensinger - Print Article E-mail - editor@economyincisis.org Today, President Barack Obama will announce for the first time a nationwide fuel efficiency standard that the administration says will drastically reduce carbon emissions, make American automakers more competitive and reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil imports. The new standards will require passenger cars and light trucks to average 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. For cars the target...Read Full Story

Published 05/19/09 Dustin Ensinger - Print Article E-mail - editor@economyincisis.org Today, President Barack Obama will announce for the first time a nationwide fuel efficiency standard that the administration says will drastically reduce carbon emissions, make American automakers more competitive and reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil imports. The new standards will require passenger cars and light trucks to average 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. For cars the target...Read Full Story

Today, President Barack Obama will announce for the first time a nationwide fuel efficiency standard that the administration says will drastically reduce carbon emissions, make American automakers more competitive and reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil imports. The new standards will require passenger cars and light trucks to average 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. For cars the target would be 39 miles per gallon. Trucks would be required to achieve a standard of 30 miles per gallon...Read Full Story

The Ford F-150 SFE “superior fuel economy” edition delivering up to 21 miles per gallon on the highway while still providing 7,500 pounds of towing capability - fuel economy that is unsurpassed in the full-size pickup segment. The new SFE package will be available on F-150 SuperCrew XL and XLT 4X2 vehicles with 4.6-liter, 3-valve V-8 engines and 5.5-foot beds. The Ford F-150 SFE pickup will achieve 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. The SFE package trucks also feature a new fuel...Read Full Story