Fuel Economy
New Report Shows that Within Vehicle Class, Fuel Efficiency Varies Widely
Consumers Can Save Money and Oil without Sacrificing Choice
New Mileage Rating Scale Introduced
Washington, DC February 27, 2006–A Consumer Federation of America (CFA) analysis of EPA mileage ratings for 2006 vehicles released today reveals huge differences in fuel efficiency within vehicle classes.
GM makes 2 hybrid pickups available all over the U.S.
By Richard Truett
Automotive News / November 14, 2005
Energy Bill Extends Oil-Wasting Fuel Economy Loophole
Center for Auto Safety
Natural Resources Defense Council
Public Citizen
PRESS RELEASE
Aug. 11, 2005
Energy Bill Extends Oil-Wasting Fuel Economy Loophole
Legislation Shields Automakers From Legal Challenge, Will Increase Oil Consumption
E.P.A. Holds Back Report on Car Fuel Efficiency
By DANNY HAKIM
DETROIT, July 27 – With Congress poised for a final vote on the energy bill, the Environmental Protection Agency made an 11th-hour decision Tuesday to delay the planned release of an annual report on fuel economy.
A Winning Hybrid Shows the Way
Hybrids: Success of innovative foreign vehicles proves a bitter pill for American automakers.
By Larry Williams
Perspective Editor
April 17, 2005
If GM’s problems make you think America’s love affair with cars may over, you should stop by Russell Toyota on Route 40 West in Baltimore and have a chat with Andy Seidenman, the sales manager.
Big 3 play catch-up in the hybrid game
But automakers have different approaches
By Richard Truett
Automotive News / April 11, 2005
8 Engines That Missed
Automotive News / April 11, 2005
Automakers Gear Up for California Climate Fight
By Harry Stoffer
Automotive News / June 14, 2004
2004 CAS Comment on “Reforming the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program”
April 27, 2004
Docket Management
U.S. Department of Transportation
Room PL-401
400 Seventh Street SW
Washington DC 20590
Re: DOT DMS Docket No. 2003-16128, "Reforming the Automobile Fuel Economy Standards Program"
COMMENT: Lighter vehicles are not unsafe
Occupant protection gets better and better
By Rob Chapman
Automotive News / October 17, 2005