Corporate Average Fuel Economy

Mileage: This Isn't Rocket Science. It's Auto Mechanics

Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang

The next big thing from Detroit may not just be a new car, but a new car industry: Transformed, modern and competitive. This month, with traditional ...

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Vehicle Hydrogen Fuel Cells Killed

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Parker

Is there a White House technology double-standard, is it Obama-ish realism or are oil companies lobbying as they must to keep their black gold from turning into clean, abundant hydrogen?

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Five Things Mr. Obama Must Say About Detroit -- and Fast

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Parker

While GM and Chrysler both remain on life support (and Ford has also been talking with the government about a credit line or loan), the car and truck business around the world is not doing much better than Detroit.

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GM's Lutz Asks For Break On Crash Tests To Focus On Fuel Efficiency

DailyTech | Jason Mick | Posted 05.25.2011

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It's no secret that America's largest automakers -- General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler -- are struggling. Weighted by the burden of a t...

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The Detroit Three --- Making Any Relevant Cars or Trucks?

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Parker

That the Detroit Three have to build cars and trucks which make sense now and in the future, and which Americans want to buy.

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