Fuel Efficiency

France To Donate $1.5 Billion To Electric Car Tech

Yahoo! News | Simon Boehm | Posted 12.02.2009 | Green


France launched the "battle of the electric car" Thursday as it unveiled plans to invest 1.5 billion euros on infrastructure for the two million elect...

Ford Hosts a Taurus Tweetup in Denver

Ef Rodriguez | Posted 11.23.2009 | Denver


Ef Rodriguez

Though they may not get the whole fuel efficiency thing, Ford gets social media.

I'm Shocked, Just Shocked That There's Turbocharging Going On!

Jonathan A. Schein | Posted 11.15.2009 | Business


Jonathan A. Schein

80% of American consumers were more likely to consider purchasing a turbocharged vehicle after learning that the readily-available turbocharger helps to increase the fuel efficiency of a gas engine by up to 20%.

On the Impact of Personal Eco-Behavior

David Roberts | Posted 09.28.2009 | Green


David Roberts

American people are deeply confused about how to reduce their impact, even if they wanted to. I cringe every time I see someone on TV going on about unplugging power strips.

Green Your Driving Habits: 4 Tips

Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.13.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

I know, I know: It's better to take public transit, or walk or bike, than drive. But for those times when motoring can't be avoided, recall these tips to minimize your vehicle's impact on the planet.

Nissan's Leaf Claims 367 MPG - Is It Better Than The Chevy Volt? (VIDEO)

Posted 09.12.2009 | Business


Yesterday, General Motors claimed that the much-anticipated Chevy Volt would get a whopping 230 miles per gallon. As some critics have pointed out, th...

Like Cash for Clunkers? You'll Love Feebates!

David Roberts | Posted 09.11.2009 | Green


David Roberts

If we've learned anything from Cash for Clunkers, it's that direct, tangible incentives drive behavior--much more and faster than what economic projections indicate. We've used those incentives for economic stimulus. Now we should put them to work increasing the fuel efficiency of the whole American fleet.

Dealers Bail Out Cash for Clunkers

Ashley Rindsberg | Posted 09.03.2009 | Business


Ashley Rindsberg

The auto industry (at least the retail end of it) is finally taking responsibility for itself in a way that benefits the public it serves. Perhaps Congress will follow suit.

Chevy Volt: GM's Hybrid Will Have $40,000 Price Tag

AdAge | Dave Guilford | Posted 09.08.2009 | Business


DETROIT (AdAge.com) -- In 2006, Bob Lutz was steaming over Toyota's success with the Prius hybrid. ...

America's Other Foreign Oil: Seeing Canada's Tar Sands Up Close

Frances Beinecke | Posted 08.30.2009 | Green


Frances Beinecke

Americans don't understand the environmental and human consequences of feeding our insatiable appetite for fuel from closer to home: Canada.

Fuel-Cell Toyota By 2015

AFP | Posted 08.13.2009 | Green


Toyota Motor, the world's top automaker, plans to roll out a fuel-cell car by 2015 in its push to stay ahead in the global race for green autos, vice ...

GM Finally Goes Green

treehugger.com | Posted 08.13.2009 | Green


That's right, forget all about that smoggy past--the new, green GM is here to stay. It looks like the auto giant is about to undergo some serious rebr...

Top 10 Green Cars Of 2009

enn.com | Posted 07.27.2009 | Green


So, if you're due for a new ride, consider one of the most eco-friendly cars released this year: from the Tesla Roadster to the Volkswagon Jetta TDI. ...

10 Cars That Show Hope For Detroit

Popular Mechanics | Posted 07.26.2009 | Green


If the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel is still dim, many of the recent domestic products have given us hope that these companies will shin...

Ford, Nissan, Tesla Get Govt Loans To Build Fuel-Efficient Cars

AP | KIMBERLY S. JOHNSON and KEN THOMAS | Posted 07.24.2009 | Business


DEARBORN, Mich. — Cultivating the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles, the Obama administration said Tuesday it would lend $5.9 billion t...

'Cash For Clunkers': Obama To Sign $4,500 New Car Credit

AP | KEN THOMAS | Posted 07.20.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — Car shoppers could take advantage of government incentives worth up to $4,500 this summer to send their old gas guzzler to the scrap he...

How Can I Be Loved for Hating Everybody?

B. Jeffrey Madoff | Posted 07.18.2009 | Media


B. Jeffrey Madoff

The world is changing way too fast. A year ago we thought Hillary Clinton might get elected. Television pundits repeatedly asked us if we were ready...

Obama Administration Orders 14,000 Fuel Efficient Vehicles

greenbiz.com | GreenBiz StaffPublished June 10, 2009 | Posted 07.13.2009 | Green


WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Making good on U.S. President Barack Obama's promise to accelerate the greening of the federal fleet, the U.S. General Services Ad...

Congress To Consider 'Cash for Clunkers' Plan

AP | KEN THOMAS | Posted 07.10.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — The House on Tuesday approved a "cash for clunkers" bill that aims to boost new auto sales by allowing consumers to turn in their g...

Don't Believe the Doomsayers

Mindy S. Lubber | Posted 06.28.2009 | Business


Mindy S. Lubber

Historically, industry's resistance to change has not only been proved groundless, but higher standards set by government have actually stimulated economic growth.

Ford Producing Stronger, Smaller "EcoBoost" Engines

scientificamerican.com | Serious at 04:13 PM on 05/21/09 | Posted 06.26.2009 | Green


Yesterday, Ford began production of what it's calling the EcoBoost engine: a new gasoline motor that employs turbocharging, direct fuel injection, var...

Fuel Economy Standards Are Only Half a Solution

Andrew Winston | Posted 06.20.2009 | Green


Andrew Winston

In a remarkably bold regulatory move, the Obama administration is setting new, aggressive fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks.

Lisa Jackson Says Everyone Benefits From New Fuel Standards (VIDEO)

Fox Business News | Posted 06.19.2009 | Green


EPA Administrator answered questions about the new fuel regulations on Fox Business News today. Among the anchors' concerns: Will consumers buy into ...

Everybody Wins With Obama's Clean Cars Plan, Including a California Teacher

Frances Beinecke | Posted 06.19.2009 | Green


Frances Beinecke

NRDC and other environmental groups have long called for federal regulations of global warming emissions from cars. But it is heartening to see the auto industry finally back such an effort as well.

Finally! A Modern Auto Industry

Carl Pope | Posted 06.18.2009 | Green


Carl Pope

The support of the auto industry shows how powerful the leverage is when an industry, even one as recalcitrant as this one, realizes that higher standards and accountability are unavoidable.