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$1.00 a gallon … when you fill up at the plug

Conservation | Mar 12, 2012

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 … Read more

Building a Better Future for Wildlife and Ourselves

Conservation, Students and Nature | Nov 14, 2011

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, … Read more

My Fling with the Chevy Volt (Video)

Conservation | Oct 24, 2011

I recently bid adieu to our Chevy Volt. We had a lovely weekend romance, but now it’s back to my minivan. Like any relationship, we had our ups and downs. … Read more

Better Faster Stronger 2… The Truck

Conservation | Oct 20, 2011

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 … Read more

Efficient Vehicles: A Better Way to Go

Conservation, Get Outside | Sep 24, 2011

The Obama administration, a labor union and key auto manufacturers have joined with the state of California to reach a critical deal requiring passenger vehicles to average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. Read more

Better Faster Stronger – Past Week of Fuel Efficiency News Confirms More Great Cars and Trucks Ahead

Get Outside | Aug 25, 2011

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 … Read more

Double Your Own Fuel Economy

Conservation | Aug 1, 2011

Getting excited about the President’s fuel efficiency announcement Average fuel economy in America today is about 26 miles per gallon (mpg) across all cars and light trucks (SUV’s, pickups, etc.). The … Read more

An Electrifying Announcement on Government Vehicles

Conservation | May 24, 2011

One day before the Obama administration is expected to reveal updated window stickers for new vehicles, it’s leading by example, announcing plans on Tuesday to purchase 116 plug-in electric vehicles. … Read more

Bull Market: America’s Auto Comeback Is Good News For Wildlife

Conservation | May 20, 2011

New car sales numbers show Americans don’t have to choose among saving money, oil independence and protecting wildlife. According to the Detroit News, demand for gas-sipping vehicles is fueling sales: … Read more

Cut the Cost of Gas: Buy a Truck?

Conservation, Get Outside | Apr 18, 2011

Fuel efficiency innovation puts money back in every consumer’s pocket. With gas prices still up, March car and truck sales figures showed robust sales of fuel efficient cars and SUVs. … Read more

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