Tag: regulation
30 Posts
Jul 07, 2017
Volvo’s Bombshell: All-Electric and Plug-In Hybrid by 2019
Volvo is plugging in its entire fleet over the next two years, and France is banning gas/diesel cars by 2040.
Dec 01, 2016
CAFE Regs Upheld; Cue the Whining
The EPA announced yesterday that it would hold firm on its 54.5 mile per gallon corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) requirement for 2025.
Jul 12, 2016
Bye-Bye Blind Spots: Japan Green Lights Cameras Replacing Outside Mirrors
It won't be long before the outside rearview mirror--primitive tech that's noisy, heavy and an aerodynamic nightmare--is history around the world.
Nov 13, 2014
A New Definition of "Small"
American trucks still don’t get great gas mileage and they won’t, but guess what? They’re here to stay. Jamie Kitman on the latest "small" offering from Chevrolet and GMC.
Oct 14, 2014
Fuel Economy Gains Slowing Down--Blame the Trucks and Muscle Cars
Good news! Today's cars are 26% more fuel efficient than seven years ago. Bad news! That trend is about to take a nosedive. Here's why.
May 01, 2014
The Good News (and the Bad Loopholes) on Fuel Economy
Automakers are reaching their federal mileage targets, but only thanks to some clever industry lobbying for loopholes. See what's going down.
Apr 25, 2014
Big Oil vs. Big Ethanol: A PR Battle Royal
The EPA is proposing a big cut in the Renewable Fuel Standard, but ethanol producers say it's all political and the regulators are bowing to oil company pressure.
Aug 30, 2012
Obama's Green Car Plan Is a Job Creator (or Not)
The Obama Administration has finalized its fuel economy plan through 2025, and its supporters say it's a big engine for job growth. Romney disagrees, but he's talking millions of jobs from his drill, drill, drill energy plan. What's going on? A political season with worrisome unemployment figures.
Dec 27, 2011
Christmastime for the Telecommunications Industry
Yes, Virginia, there really is a Santa Clause. Just ask the telecoms of the world who are rejoicing in the surprise overruling of the NTSB's recommendation to ban the use of cell phones in cars by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Nov 17, 2011
We CAN Drive 54.5
Cleaner cars will hit the road by 2025, and the Obama Administration makes it official. It’s all good, but there are some pesky loopholes to worry about.
