Top European Union officials will attempt to strike a deal on Wednesday on how to measure the full climate impact of crop-based fuels, in a debate that could wipe out large parts […]
Is the End of Suburban Sprawl Finally In Sight?
For decades, sustainability pundits have been predicting that high gas prices would put an end to suburban sprawl and drive people back into the centers of cities. Chapter 12 of Chris Steiner’s […]
A Grim Portrait of Palm Oil Emissions
Indonesia ranks right behind the United States and China in the lineup of the world’s top 10 greenhouse gas emitters. It’s not because of smokestacks or freeways, but massive deforestation starting in […]
Buttonwood: Feeling peaky
AS THE developed-world economy tries to gain momentum, it faces a persistent headwind. The oil price remains stubbornly over $100 a barrel, acting like a tax on Western consumers. Some blame the […]
China’s dream of electric car domination elusive
China’s leaders are finding it a lot tougher to create a world-beating electric car industry than they hoped. In 2009, they announced bold plans to cash in on demand for clean vehicles […]
Drivers To Save $68 Billion by 2030 Under Obama’s 54.5 MPG Standard, NRDC Report Finds
Drivers will save $68 billion in fuel costs when the Obama administration’s 54.5 miles-per-gallon standard is fully implemented in 2030, according to a report released this week by the Natural Resources Defense […]
Study Finds Electric Vehicles Save Money, Cut Emissions: #evworld
BERKELEY, Calif. — No matter where one lives in the United States, electric vehicles (EVs) are a good choice for reducing global warming emissions and saving money on fueling up, according to […]
East Coast To Suffer Gas Shortage, Higher Prices?
Without a doubt, the cost of gasoline has been going up across the country, and indeed, much of the developed world. Some areas are suffering worse than others though, and a conflux […]
Natural Gas Option To Cost $11,000 Premium On GM Pickups
Ford, GM, and Chrysler have all recently trotted out natural gas options on their full-size, heavy duty pickup. It offers fleet buyers another option for fueling up their trucks besides relying on […]
Ford Exec Reveals Focus Electric’s Battery Cost
It is no secret that the cost of advanced lithium-ion batteries are the main drivers behind the high cost of electric vehicles. Even so, most companies are loathe to discuss specifics when […]
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