Debate flares over review of car efficiency standards
Automakers are ramping up lobbying efforts ahead of a key midterm review of the Obama administration’s fuel efficiency standards for cars.
Americans hit the road because of low gas prices—and hurt the climate
While cheap gas is good news for commuters and vacationers, its bad news for the planet.
EIA: Oil production in continental U.S. has fallen sharply since 2015 peak
Oil production in the nation’s lower 48 states has dropped by 800,000 barrels a day in the 12 months after it peaked, one of the biggest reasons why the world’s oil glut has eased.
Air pollution in China, India shortens life by two years, study finds
Air pollution reduces life expectancy in the world’s two most populous countries by around two years – by 25 months in China and 23 months in India, according to a report by the International Energy Agency.
A Tesla fatality and the future of self-driving cars
Federal officials are investigating a crash that killed the driver of a Model S, a Tesla vehicle with a partially autonomous driving system, in a move that has major implications for the future of driverless vehicles.
California attorney general subpoenas oil refiners in gas-price probe
California Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris has issued subpoenas to oil refiners as part of an investigation into unusually high gasoline prices in California during the last year.
Automakers seek changes to fuel economy rules
Automakers have asked for a change in the federal fuel economy program to make it easier to meet tightening emissions requirements, a move that is worrying environmental and consumer advocates.
Alaska governor limits annual oil-wealth checks to $1,000
Facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, Alaska’s governor has cut in half the annual checks that give all residents a share of the state’s oil wealth, but he kept enough money in place to award everyone a $1,000 payout.
Volkswagen believes it can fix 85,000 polluting U.S. vehicles
A lawyer for Volkswagen AG said at a court hearing Thursday the German automaker believed it could fix 85,000 polluting 3.0-liter VW, Audi and Porsche diesel cars and SUVs, a move that could help the company avoid a second pricey buyback.
Why EVs flow to California
Within 100 miles of Sacramento, Calif., more than 1,400 new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are available for sale.
