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Detroit Recovery Speaks Volumes Beyond Convention Words on Climate Change
Everyone’s talking about the auto industry. What with the Administration’s recent announcement of strong new fuel economy standards, regular news on automotive job growth across the country, and great August sales numbers, the auto industry revival is a success story… Read more >
Job Creators and Innovators Bring the Auto Turnaround to Life
Highlights from “Advanced Vehicles: Driving Growth” NWF was honored to take part in “Advanced Vehicles: Driving Growth,” a recent panel discussion hosted by the White House Council on Environmental Quality. The event put real faces to how Americans are rising… Read more >
Companies, Workers and Educators Celebrate and Build Clean Vehicle Successes
On Wednesday, National Wildlife Federation will join auto industry companies big and small, auto workers, education and economic development leaders at a White House event “Advanced Vehicles: Driving Growth” to hear first-hand what – and who – is driving the clean… Read more >
Want to fix pain at the pump? Go with the cars…
In the current crazy debate on high gas prices and what to do about them , we’d like to see politicians stand up for the things that really save families and businesses money. The punch line is: More oil just… Read more >
Electric cars: It’s time to put our foot down …on the accelerator
We’re well into the political “silly season” so perhaps it’s not so surprising that we’re seeing a rash of EV naysaying in the press. But it’s particularly crazy now, when cities, consumers, automakers, energy and appliance companies are steaming ahead… Read more >
$1.00 a gallon … when you fill up at the plug
Last week the new Ford Focus Electric received its official fuel economy rating from EPA…105 miles per gallon equivalent! At 110 MPGe city and 99 MPGe highway, that makes it the most fuel efficient 5-passenger car on the road (the… Read more >
Building a Better Future for Wildlife and Ourselves
White House Event Honors Community College Leaders, Businesses, Entrepreneurs If I had any doubts about Americans’ ability to come together and literally build a better future for people and wildlife, an inspiring event last week helped put those doubts to… Read more >
Better Faster Stronger 2… The Truck
25% better fuel economy 20% less pollution 365 horsepower 420 lb-ft of torque Its fall, and while many of us are throwing gear in the back of our trucks for the last weekend fishing or getting ready for the opening… Read more >
New Fuel Efficiency Rules: Consumer Savings and Progress Against Pollution
A major announcement on fuel efficiency is expected in Washington, DC on Friday morning: The Obama administration and major auto manufacturers have reached a deal to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks between 2017 and 2025, resolving… Read more >
Climate Capsule: America’s Hunters, Anglers Call for Clean Air
It’s that time again… To avoid those humid climate blues, check out planet Earth’s press statement in The Onion. This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Sportsmen Say No to Clean Air Act Cuts Quote: Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney Economic… Read more >
