Car Fuel Economy Standards

Car Fuel Economy Standards

A debate is raging in the U.S. Congress about appropriate fuel economy standards for new vehicles. Environmentalists are lobbying Congress to mandate more efficient vehicles to reduce dependence on oil and reduce off-gassing and emisions... [more]

A debate is raging in the U.S. Congress about appropriate fuel economy standards for new vehicles. Environmentalists are lobbying Congress to mandate more efficient vehicles to reduce dependence on oil and reduce off-gassing and emisions. The Automobile Lobbies are resisting changes to the fuel economy standards in order to reduce costs and keep new car sales up.

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How to Drive to Save Gas

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It seems as if the massive increase in gas prices over the last few year s have had drivers everywhere trying to make sense of it all. Why are the prices so high? How to drive to save gas? While the first question is not so easy to answer, we have quite a bit of control ourselves over the second one. After all, there are a number of relatively easy ways on how to drive to save gas and make less frequent stops at the local gas station. One of the easiest ways that you can increase your vehicle’s fuel efficiency without spending a ... Read Full Story

Chrysler Lauds New Energy Bill

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Who do they think the're fooling? By Kevin Miller 12.18.2007 The following statement from Robert Nardelli, Chairman and CEO, Chrysler LLC, Regarding New, Nationwide U.S. Fuel Economy Standards, was released today on Chrysler’s Firehouse.biz news blog as well as on their media site: “We commend the Congress for passing an energy bill today and we fully support it being signed into law. Chrysler is committed to meeting the fuel economy standards of the bill and doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our country’s reliance on foreign oil. We continue to devote significant resources to develop quality, fuel efficient products that our ... Read Full Story
 

Digital Fuel Mizer Works

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As the price of gasonline continues to rise I started looking for viable solutions online. i looked at magnets, additives, and even supplementing my fuel with H2O, and none of it seemed viable. I finally came across a product called the Digital Fuel Mizer and to tell you the truth I was skeptical. I did some research on the product, and to my amazement this gadget works. According to statistics I found at the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association Website, the major factors that most affect fuel economy are: Driver skills (acceleration, braking, shifting) Speed--especially with poor aerodynamics Cooling fan ... Read Full Story

Run your Car On Water

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With Run Your Car On Water you will learn the process that can help you run your car on water and one of the benefit is that your car will become up to 40% more fuel efficient and produce cleaner emissions. There will be no need for distilled water or special water additives!. The Instructions are really easy to follow and this is a safe process because the combustile gas is extracted as needed and burned steadily from the water and unlike larger volumes if of pure hydrogen which are highly flammable . When you get this program not only that you will learn ... Read Full Story

Gas Saving Tips

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Are you tired of the continuing rise in gasoline prices?I'm sure you are! Well, you are not alone. In this article, you'll find some excellent tips that are designed to help you save a bit of your hard earned money! First, Did you know it's always best to purchase your gas either first thing in the morning or late at night? It is! The reason for this is because gas is denser at a cold temperature, so you'll basically be getting more for your money. Isn't that a cool little something to know? Second, you should check your local gas prices and find the ... Read Full Story
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Bosch Technologies Help Automakers Meet Future Fuel Economy Standards
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Awareness of global environmental issues and climate change has heightened the demand on the automotive industry to continue making advancements in clean powertrain technologies. Specifically, in the U.S., the federal government has proposed a national program to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) target by 5 percent annually for model year...  
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Guide To Future Fuel Efficiency
Guide To Future Fuel EfficiencyThe EPA and NHTSA recently released the government's roadmap as to how they think automakers can reach mileage goals of 35.5 mpg by 2016.Following up on April's passage of new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, the EPA and NHTSA recently released the government's roadmap as to how they think automakers can reach mileage goals of 35.5 mpg by 2016.inline_mediumwraptextright26510779/green/news...  
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Set fuel economy standards sooner rather than later
Federal regulators and automakers are in harmony about the need for a single national fuel economy standard. They should take advantage of that to develop a longer-term plan for 2017-20 models.  
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NHTSA, EPA to Hold Emissions Hearings
EPA and NHTSA announced the location addresses for the joint public hearings to be held for the ``Proposed Rulemaking to Establish Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards  
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Obama Unveils Fuel Economy Standards
With global talks on climate change looming, the Obama administration sought to gain momentum Tuesday by unveiling its plan to require better gas mileage for cars and trucks and tougher...  
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Obama Unveils New Clean Air and Fuel-Economy Standards
Telegraph.co.ukObama Unveils New Clean Air and Fuel-Economy StandardsYahoo! NewsThe Obama administration on Tuesday unveiled new clean air and fuel-economy standards for cars and trucks that include first-time federal limits for ...NZ Reaches Decisions on Emissions, Fuel-Economy StandardsWard's Auto (subscription)Single fuel economy standard proposedUnited Press Internationalall 539 news articles »  
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RAW DATA: Obama's Remarks to Workers at GM Plant
Voice of AmericaRAW DATA: Obama's Remarks to Workers at GM PlantFOXNewsFor too long, our auto companies faced uncertain and conflicting fuel economy standards. That made it difficult for you to plan down the road. ...President Obama Doesn't Want to Run the Auto Industry - But He ...Heritage.orgObama talks green to GM workersGrist MagazineObama Makes a Pilgrimage to YoungstownWashington Postall 479 news articles »  
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