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Fact Check: Department of Energy – Still Helping Create Winners Nationwide
Let’s just be clear, as we head into the next round of Presidential and Vice Presidential debates, the Department of Energy’s investments in clean energy have been extremely successful. A recent fact-checking analysis found that DOE’s projects had a 98%… 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 >
Weekly News Roundup – March 2, 2012
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Dear Media – Give Your Readers the Facts on Gas Prices and Keystone XL March 1 – In response… Read more >
Dear Media – Give Your Readers the Facts on Gas Prices and Keystone XL
In response to industry advertising and media reporting of tar sands pipeline Keystone XL’s purported benefits, NWF today sent this memo to media to urge them to put the facts ahead of spin on the effect that the pipeline would have on gas prices here in… Read more >
Better Faster Stronger – Past Week of Fuel Efficiency News Confirms More Great Cars and Trucks Ahead
In Trucks that Work, a report NWF released last week, we walk through just how much pickup truck owners save under new fuel efficiency standards (a lot), how fast they save it (fast), and we do a component-by-component breakdown that… 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 >
Plug It In: Taking Control of Our Energy Future
As temperatures soar into the 90’s, beach outings, bbq’s, and pool parties are in full swing, but not without a significant cost. Families once again are experiencing pain at the pump caused by high and unpredictable gas prices. Drivers have… Read more >
The Many Benefits of Biking to Work
Explore the many benefits of leaving the car at home and biking to work. Read more >
