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Tesla Raising Cash to be First in Repaying Green-Car Program. The Washington Post with Bloomberg.
May 16, 2013
Breaking Down on the Road to Electric Cars. The New York Times.
Apr 24, 2013
As Obama's CO2 regulations get tough, automakers--especially Japanese--have already earned a big cushion. Automotive News.
Apr 8, 2013
Big energy goals get a push. Chicago Tribune.
Mar 19, 2013
Fuel Economy: Small Decline in 2011 and a Probably Climb in 2012, E.P.A. Says. The New York Times.
Mar 15, 2013
Vehicle Fuel Economy Posts Biggest Gain in U.S. Since 1975. The Washington Post with Bloomberg.
Mar 15, 2013
2012 cars will set new mpg record, but some say U.S. must do more. Los Angeles Times
Mar 15, 2013
Greens look forward to bold words on warming in tonight's speech. E&E Daily.
Feb 12, 2013
Hagel's other label: Anti-green. POLITICO.
Jan 30, 2013
Pitch on Efficient Jeep Shows Marketing of Brawn as Green. Bloomberg Businessweek.
Jan 18, 2013
Romney Seen Scuttling EPA Proposals, Letting Rules Stand. Bloomberg.
Oct 31, 2012
Cap-and-Trade Failure Aided U.S. to Cut Carbon Emissions. Bloomberg.
Oct 25, 2012
Environmental groups divided on whether to hit Obama on climate change. The Hill.
Oct 20, 2012
CAFE guide: A map through the mpg maze. Automotive News.
Oct 15, 2012
Cars using natural gas win favor. POLITICO Pro
Sep 9, 2012
EPA's Margo Oge Retires Following U.S. Fuel Economy Rule. Bloomberg News, via Washington Post.
Sep 5, 2012
California's Quiet but Crucial Role in Shaping Fuel Economy Standards. The New York Times.
Sep 4, 2012
Obama Sets 50 Miles Per Gallon Standard For U.S. Vehicle Fleet By 2025. IHS The Energy Daily.
Aug 29, 2012
EPA, NHTSA Finalize Rule on Fuel Economy, Carbon Emissions for Cars, Light Trucks. BloombergBNA.
Aug 29, 2012
U.S. Sets Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards. The New York Times.
Aug 28, 2012
Obama Mileage Rule Called Coercion For Carmaker Favorites. Bloomberg News.
Aug 10, 2012
Flex-Fuel Amendment Makes for Strange Bedfellows. Wheels Blog. The New York Times.
Mar 1, 2012
Obama’s Green-Car Plan Runs Into Alternative-Fuel Limits: Cars. Bloomberg News, via WashingtonPost.com.
Feb 24, 2012
Car Industry's New Target: Wealthy, Tree-Hugging Drivers. The Fiscal Times.
Jan 16, 2012
This Is a Big Deal. The New York Times.
Dec 4, 2011
The Greenhouse Effect. Nextgov.com
Nov 22, 2011
U.S. proposes to double average gas mileage by 2025. Los Angeles Times.
Nov 17, 2011
U.S. 54.5 MPG Fuel-Economy Standard May Cost $157 Billion. Bloomberg Businessweek via the Washington Post..
Nov 16, 2011
Fuel Efficiency Standards For Cars, SUVs Proposed. Dow Jones Newswires, via NASDAQ.
Nov 16, 2011
Does your car get 54.5 miles a gallon? That's what EPA wants for 2025. The Christian Science Monitor.
Nov 16, 2011
Five Responses To President Obama's Proposal For Toughened Fuel Efficiency Standards. Changing Gears.
Nov 16, 2011
House Republicans seek to block tougher fuel standards. Detroit News.
Oct 20, 2011
What Compromise? The New York Times.
Oct 14, 2011
Environment: Ten Things Obama Must Do. Rolling Stone.
Sep 29, 2011
Obama’s 54.5 MPG U.S. Fuel-Economy Rule Delayed Until November. Bloomberg News
Sep 27, 2011
Obama's fuel economy rules a job killer, auto dealers say. Mother Nature Network.
Sep 22, 2011
Chrysler’s U.S. Advanced-Vehicle Loan May Lose to Disaster Aid. Bloomberg.
Sep 21, 2011
54.5 MPG CAFE by 2025. InsuranceNewsNet.com.
Sep 10, 2011
Can Auto Makers Really Achieve 54.5 MPG CAFE by 2025? WardsAuto.com
Aug 25, 2011
Guess Who Doesn’t Want the EPA “Padlocked”? Detroit, That’s Who. bnet.com.
Aug 19, 2011
Gas pains. Bangor Daily News.
Aug 14, 2011
OEMs brace for 'dogfight' to meet 2017-2025 CAFE. Automotive Engineering Online.
Aug 8, 2011
How Obama's compromises make new CAFE a smaller leap. Automotive News.
Aug 8, 2011
New Breed of Leaders Helped Guide Fuel Standards, Chrysler Says. The New York Times.
Aug 4, 2011
Chrysler CEO to stay on job until at least 2015. The Detroit News.
Aug 3, 2011
C.A.R. - Powered-Up Future in Traverse City - Management Briefing Seminars - Day 2. The Auto Channel.
Aug 3, 2011
Economist links fuel rules to 'Looney Tunes'. The Detroit News.
Aug 3, 2011
New mileage rules ignite debate. Detroit Free Press
Aug 3, 2011
Audio of Dan Becker's presentation to the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar.
Aug 2, 2011
Obama Announces Aggressive New Mileage Standards. The Energy Daily.
Aug 1, 2011
President announces deal to boost fuel economy. The Associated Press, via Taiwan News
Jul 30, 2011
Deal shows US on the road to fuel efficiency. New Zealand Herald.
Jul 30, 2011
White House Releases Fuel Economy Report, Loopholes Still Out Of Sight. The Truth About Cars.
Jul 29, 2011
White House Releases Fuel Economy Report, Loopholes Still Out Of Sight. The Truth About Cars.
Jul 29, 2011
Automakers Agree to 54.5 MPG Fuel-Economy Rule, Obama Says. Bloomberg.
Jul 29, 2011
By 2025: “Our economy will go further on a barrel of oil”. Oregon Public Broadcasting's ECOTROPE.
Jul 29, 2011
Obama Fuel-Use Goal Puts Automakers Ahead of Pace: Cars. Bloomberg Businessweek.
Jul 29, 2011
How Will New Fuel Efficiency Rules Affect Consumers? PBS Newshour.
Jul 29, 2011
Obama sets fuel economy target of 54.5 mpg. Automotive News.
Jul 29, 2011
New mileage standards aim for less fuel, pollution. The Associated Press, via New England News Channel.
Jul 29, 2011
Obama unveils landmark fuel-economy targets. Los Angeles Times
Jul 29, 2011
What our friends at the Safe Climate Campaign say about new fuel economy deal. Blog for Clean Air.
Jul 29, 2011
Quotes of the Day. TIME Magazine.
Jul 29, 2011
Fuel efficiency: Will new rules cure US addiction to foreign oil? Christian Science Monitor.
Jul 29, 2011
New fuel standards aim to save consumers money and cut back on heat-trapping gases from autos. Associated Press.
Jul 29, 2011
President announces fuel economy deal. The Associated Press, via onpolitix.com
Jul 29, 2011
Obama to unveil new fuel standards today. Boston Globe (Detroit News)
Jul 29, 2011
Obama to unveil MPG standards. GlobalAutomakers.org (POLITICO)
Jul 28, 2011
Morning Energy: Obama's CAFE deal has Greens anxious. POLITICO Pro.
Jul 28, 2011
Carmakers Back Strict New Rules for Gas Mileage. The New York Times.
Jul 28, 2011
Obama to announce auto fuel standards for 2017-25 on Friday. The Detroit News.
Jul 27, 2011
Toyota Said to Be Holdout on Obama's 54.5 MPG Fuel-Economy Plan. Bloomberg, via San Francisco Chornicle
Jul 27, 2011
Five Car Makers Back White House's Tougher Fuel Economy Rules. The Wall Street Journal.
Jul 27, 2011
Fuel economy standards to be unveiled Friday. POLITICO Pro.
Jul 27, 2011
White House holds new talks on 2025 fuel standards. The Detroit News.
Jul 22, 2011
Michigan Lawmakers Call Auto Mileage Proposals ‘Overly Aggressive’. The New York Times (Green Blog).
Jul 22, 2011
Automakers resume fuel economy ad campaign. The Detroit News.
Jul 21, 2011
With a Mileage Deal Near, the Auto Lobby Pulls Its Anti-CAFE Ads. bnet.com.
Jul 20, 2011
Automakers try to stall higher mpg standards, ask Obama for review. Bloomberg, via Automotive News.
Jul 20, 2011
Roundup: Efficient cars save more over time. USA Today.
Jul 5, 2011
A Battle Royal Over Fuel Economy Standards: Automakers vs. Greens. Plugincars.com.
Jul 1, 2011
Fight Over Vehicle Efficiency Revs Up. Living on Earth (Public Radio International)
Jul 1, 2011
On Fuel Efficiency, Environmental Groups May Urge California to Go It Alone. The New York Times Wheels blog.
Jun 29, 2011
White House considers big boost to fuel economy. Associated Press, via NPR.com.
Jun 27, 2011
Utility Infielder. The American Prospect.
Jun 6, 2011
Gas at $4 Strengthens Case for Mileage Rules Fought by Ford, GM. Bloomberg.com
Jun 6, 2011
New M.P.G. Stickers Include Greenhouse Gas Data. The New York Times.
May 25, 2011
U.S. unveils new fuel economy labels, but drops grades. Detroit News.
May 25, 2011
Feds unveil new fuel economy labels. Marketplace (American Public Media).
May 25, 2011
Will smart-phone friendly mileage stickers help car buyers make smarter choices? Christian Science Monitor.
May 25, 2011
U.S. Scraps Letter Grades for Cars. Wall Street Journal
May 20, 2011
W.H. ditches letter grades for fuel economy. Politico.
May 20, 2011
62-mpg fuel efficiency might be coming…but can we still go fast? KPCC-FM. May 16, 2011
May 16, 2011
Automakers group asks White House to say no to 62 mpg standard. Detroit News.
May 13, 2011
G.M., Ford, Toyota, Others Boast New Cars; Key Uncertainty amid Higher Gas Prices … Consumers. The YALE Forum on Climate Change.
Apr 19, 2011
EPA clears new refrigerant for light-vehicle air-conditioning systems. Automotive News.
Feb 28, 2011
Hyundai Starts Touting Fuel-Economy Gains by Sharing Monthly MPG Results. Bloomberg.com.
Feb 2, 2011
Obama Bolsters U.S. Hybrid Automobile Sales in Waning Consumer Market. Bloomberg.com.
Nov 23, 2010
Overall fuel economy continues climbing, but more slowly. ConsumerReports.org.
Nov 18, 2010
E.P.A. Finds Gas Mileage Improved in ’09 Fleet. The New York Times.
Nov 18, 2010
GM to change company it keeps. POLITICO.
Nov 3, 2010
Gov't pushes fuel efficiency. Tulsa World.
Oct 26, 2010
Auto Dealers Doth Protest Too Much Over Proposed Fuel Economy Letter Grades. BNET.com.
Oct 25, 2010
Big rig trucks may be subject to fuel efficiency standards. Marketplace Radio.
Oct 25, 2010
Feds Push for Better Fuel Efficiency for Trucks. CBS News.
Oct 25, 2010
Gov't pushing more fuel efficiency for trucks. The Associated Press, via Forbes.com.
Oct 25, 2010
EPA head: New carbon controls on big trucks and buses 'win for planet.' The Hill.
Oct 25, 2010
The EPA's first truck and bus regulations are due next week. The Washington Post.
Oct 22, 2010
Cap But No Trade. The New Republic.
Oct 21, 2010
Auto dealers say fuel-economy regulations may hurt sales. Bloomberg, via Crain's Detroit Business.
Oct 21, 2010
Climate regulations coming for trucks, buses. POLITICO.
Oct 21, 2010
EPA in the crosshairs. POLITICO.
Oct 19, 2010
GM defends Volt while critics say it's not a real electric car. Bloomberg Businessweek.
Oct 11, 2010
The Terminator vs. Big Oil. The New York Times.
Oct 6, 2010
Cars May Reach 62 MPG by 2025. U.S. News & World Report.
Oct 4, 2010
New MPG standards will lead to political debate. Mother Nature Network.
Oct 4, 2010
Fuel Economy Will Be, Um, Better. The New York Times.
Oct 1, 2010
Fuel standard could hit 60 MPG. POLITICO.
Oct 1, 2010
Obama May Propose Auto-Fuel Standard Topping 60 MPG, Groups Say. Bloomberg Businessweek.
Sep 30, 2010
Alternatives to gas guzzlers. Chicago Tribune.
Sep 27, 2010
Congressional Dysfunction Likely to Kill an EV Subsidy Everyone Likes. BNET.com.
Sep 23, 2010
EPA Proposes Letter Grades for Cars, Light Trucks, Based on Fuel Economy Rating. BNA Environment, Health & Safety Professional.
Sep 10, 2010
U.S. proposes new labels for fuel economy, emissions. Automotive News.
Aug 30, 2010
U.S. Wants Report Card for Cars. The Wall Street Journal.
Aug 30, 2010
E.P.A. Develops Grading System for New Car Stickers. The New York Times.
Aug 30, 2010
U.S. proposes new labels for fuel economy, emissions. Automotive News.
Aug 30, 2010
Fuel Economy Stickers. The Associated Press.
Aug 30, 2010
McConnell says that Kerry-Lieberman climate bill 'essentially written by BP.' PolitiFact.com.
Jun 9, 2010
Obama seeks fuel efficiency standards for large trucks. Detroit News.
May 22, 2010
W.Va. and Gulf of Mexico disasters muddy the image of 'clean' energy industries. The Washington Post.
Apr 24, 2010
Automakers Make Greenhouse Peace, Auto Dealers Still Fighting. The New York Times.
Apr 9, 2010
OMB questions fuel-economy benefits. The Washington Post.
Mar 19, 2010
Global Warming: Challenges, Opportunities and a Message of 'Be Prepared.' Knowledge Wharton.
Mar 3, 2010
It's the end of the road for Hummer. The Independent (London).
Feb 26, 2010
'Rest in Pieces, Hummer:' Chinese regulators block Tengzhong's dream of buying iconic GM brand. TODAYonline (Singapore).
Feb 26, 2010
G.M. to Close Hummer After Sale Collapses. The New York Times.
Feb 25, 2010
GM's sale of Hummer falls through. Los Angeles Times.
Feb 25, 2010
Ode to the fallen Hummer. Salon.
Feb 25, 2010
GM ends talks to sell Hummer brand to Chinese buyer. USA Today.
Feb 25, 2010
GM to Wind Down Hummer as Tengzhong Sale Accord Fails. Bloomberg.
Feb 25, 2010
Snow Adds To Drift In Politics. Wall Street Journal.
Feb 11, 2010
Snow buries global warming bill--and my balcony. Los Angeles Times
Feb 10, 2010
Media Mayhem: On his one year anniversary, Obama's green report card. Mother Nature Network.
Jan 17, 2010
EPA's New Smog Standards for States Are Likely to Lead to Cleaner Cars, Too. BNET.com.
Jan 8, 2010
Binding Pact, Congress Remain Major Climate Hurdles for Obama. PBS News Hour.
Dec 18, 2009
Quotable Quotes. Green Detective.net.
Dec 15, 2009
Fuel Economy Is Up Again, but Why Not More? The New York Times.
Nov 25, 2009
Honda leads in fuel efficiency. Detroit News.
Nov 21, 2009
Vehicle Fuel Efficiency up in 2008 Model Year. The Associated Press.
Nov 20, 2009
EPA: Mileage of new vehicles up slightly in 2008. Detroit Free Press.
Nov 20, 2009
Higher Gas Prices Alone Won’t Make Cleaner Cars a Reality. DC.Streetsblog.org.
Nov 19, 2009
Obama Hobbled in Fight Against Global Warming. The New York Times.
Nov 16, 2009
Chrysler: Taking Taxpayer Money and Running Away From Cleaner Cars. DC.Streetsblog.org.
Nov 11, 2009
Eyes on the Road: Coaxing Auto Makers to Go Electric. Wall Street Journal.
Nov 4, 2009
It's Getting Hot in Here: The High-Stakes Debate Over Fuel Economy and Climate Standards. BNET.com.
Oct 22, 2009
As Hybrid Buses Get Cheaper, Cities Fill Their Fleets. The New York Times.
Oct 20, 2009
Dressing for Copenhagen. The Huffington Post.
Oct 18, 2009
Could Hummer Be Headed for the Heap? TIME.
Sep 28, 2009
Greens Not Happy About EPA Guidelines. TIME.
Sep 21, 2009
Big Step Forward Lost in Shuffle. Miller-McCune.com.
Sep 16, 2009
Cost of m.p.g. goal is $60B. Detroit Free Press.
Sep 16, 2009
Auto Fuel-Economy Rule Has ‘Flexibility,’ U.S. Says. Bloomberg.com.
Sep 15, 2009
White House ties new gas mileage standards to global warming. Christian Science Monitor.
Sep 15, 2009
White House rolls out details of fuel economy, emissions standard. Climate Progress.
Sep 15, 2009
The New White House Fuel Efficiency Rule: Count the Loopholes. Streetsblog.org.
Sep 15, 2009
The new road to lower emissions may have some potholes. E&E Publishing.
Sep 15, 2009
White House ties new gas mileage standards to global warming. Eco-businesswire.com.
Sep 15, 2009
Obama unveils 35 mpg requirement at GM factory. ConsumerReports.org.
Sep 15, 2009
Harper Getting Cold Reception in Washington? ZeroCarbonCanada.ca.
Sep 15, 2009
U.S. seeks 5% fuel economy annual gains through 2016. Automotive News.
Sep 15, 2009
Don't touch those tailpipes: Auto dealers, U.S. Chamber sue to stop California emissions regs. Mother Nature Network.
Sep 10, 2009
Chamber of Commerce and Car Dealers Fight California Emissions Rules. The New York Times.
Sep 10, 2009
Critics Say 'Clunkers' Program Isn't Very Green. NPR's All Things Considered.
Aug 3, 2009
Dealers revving up for clunkers fight. The Hill.
Aug 3, 2009
Critics Blast ‘Cash for Clunkers’ $2 Billion Lifeline. The Washington Independent.
Jul 31, 2009
Fuel Rules to Spare BMW, Daimler. The Wall Street Journal.
Jul 28, 2009
EPA Tailpipe Reg.’s “German Provision” Angers Environmentalists, David Cole. The Truth About Cars.
Jul 28, 2009
Program offers cash for clunker. WLBT-TV.
Jul 22, 2009
Posture, Clout of Slimmer GM, Automakers: Outlook on Capitol Hill Cloudy, but Change Likely. The Yale Forum on Climate Change...
Jul 21, 2009
Poor economic mileage from auto clunkers plan. Reuters.
Jul 14, 2009
Driven to improve. Pasadena Weekly.
Jul 9, 2009
Just Do It. The New York Times.
Jul 1, 2009
Unfortunately the Energy-Climate bill has more holes than cheese. POLITICO.
Jun 26, 2009
Cash for clunkers, part 2: more questions and answers. San Francisco Chronicle.
Jun 22, 2009
Open Mic in The Arena. POLITICO.
Jun 19, 2009
Question(s) of the day: Cash for clunkers. San Francisco Chronicle.
Jun 19, 2009
The INFLUENCE GAME: US Auto Lobby's Clout Flagging. The New York Times.
Jun 17, 2009
Cash to Trade Clunkers for Clunkers? The Washington Independent.
Jun 17, 2009
Critics say 'cash for clunkers' bill is a lemon. Los Angeles Times.
Jun 13, 2009
Honda shows off its 'green halo'. Automotive News.
Jun 8, 2009
How Green Can The New GM Really Be? CBS News' EconWatch.
Jun 1, 2009
Kick Starting Better Mileage. Living on Earth (Public Radio).
May 22, 2009
Is Obama Out of Bounds on Climate Change? BNET.com.
May 22, 2009
Obama sets strict limits on car exhaust emissions. The Guardian (UK).
May 20, 2009
Obama sets tough new fuel standards. Lateline. (Australian Broadcasting Corp.)
May 20, 2009
Coal, electric industries big winners in climate-bill deal. The Colorado Independent.
May 20, 2009
Obama To Announce Auto Pollution Plan. Morning Edition (NPR).
May 19, 2009
New U.S. Vehicle Standards Address Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Scientific American-Greenwire.
May 19, 2009
Obama regulates tailpipe greenhouse gas. Mother Nature Network.
May 19, 2009
Obama to Toughen Rules on Emissions and Mileage. The New York Times.
May 19, 2009
Analysts Mull White House's New Vehicle Emissions Standards. The New Hour with Jim Lehrer (PBS).
May 19, 2009
New Fuel Standards: Clean and Green. World News Tonight (ABC).
May 18, 2009
Obama's 35.5-m.p.g. deal may be a game-change. Detroit Free Press.
May 18, 2009
Obama set to announce national emissions standards. Chicago Tribune.
May 18, 2009
Obama to Set New Vehicle Rules, First Carbon Limit. Bloomberg.
May 18, 2009
U.S. to Issue Tougher Fuel Standards for Automobiles. The New York Times.
May 18, 2009
New mileage standards cheer green lobby. The Hill.
May 18, 2009
Breaking: Obama to raise new car fuel efficiency standard to 39 mpg by 2016. Climate Progress.
May 18, 2009
Enviros Forced NHTSA Nominee To Withdraw. National Journal's Under the Influence.
May 13, 2009
Cash-for-Clunkers Would Rev Trucks. The Wall Street Journal.
May 12, 2009
Ford May Get U.S. Aid to Overhaul SUV Plant to Build Small Cars. Bloomberg.
May 8, 2009
Find a way to trade cash for clunkers. The Virginian-Pilot.
Apr 30, 2009
Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy. Bloomberg.
Apr 27, 2009
Rival scrappage bills dividing Democrats. The Hill.
Apr 20, 2009
CAFE: A Prize for Making Gas-Guzzlers? Bloomberg Businessweek.
Apr 16, 2009
Greenpeace appoints veteran organizer to its top post. Greenwire, via The New York Times.
Apr 14, 2009
GM’s Volt Electric Said Still in Plans After Obama Orders Cuts. Bloomberg.com.
Apr 3, 2009
Average car-truck fuel-economy standards rise to 27.3 mpg. Bloomberg, via USA Today.
Mar 29, 2009
Source: Vehicle fuel efficiency standard going up. Associated Press, via USA Today.
Mar 26, 2009
In Aid Filing, G.M. Reduces Fuel Economy Estimate. The New York Times.
Feb 27, 2009
Congress in the Driver's Seat. The Washington Post.
Feb 4, 2009
Obama counters Bush on auto standards. Boston Globe.
Jan 27, 2009
Political Habitat: After the Ball. Mother Nature Network.
Jan 21, 2009
Quotation of the Day. The New York Times.
Jan 11, 2009
Obama selects his team on environment. The New York Times.
Dec 11, 2008
Earth to Washington. Mother Jones.
Nov 30, 2008
Congress extends US clean energy shift. Carbonpositive.
Nov 24, 2008
Higher CAFE standards loom as Detroit 3 fight for survival. Automotive News.
Nov 17, 2008
A Power Duo, Dingells Battle on Two Fronts. The New York Times.
Nov 15, 2008
Government: Gas mileage rise in 2008 vehicles. The Associated Press, via USA Today.
Sep 19, 2008