Wednesday, November 25, 2009

fuel efficiency

Auto Executives Back Obama's Emissions Plan

By 2016 the American car fleet must be nearly 40 percent more fuel efficient than it is today. more >>

Fuel-Efficient Cars May Be Good, But They'll Kill the American Car Culture

Like the demise of newspapers, this is going to be painful to watch. more >>

Obama Proposes Strict Vehicle Emissions Limits

The president's proposal would require vehicles to get 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. more >>

How Obama Is Revamping America's Cars

Autos will cost more at the dealer, and less at the pump. more >>

Obama Boosts Fuel Economy Standards Despite Detroit's Woes

The increase, the first in more than 25 years, comes as carmakers struggle with the recession. more >>

The Short Life and Happy Death of Mustang II

The Short Life and Happy Death of Mustang II more >>

New Landings Save Airplane Fuel

Airlines try "continuous descent" to save on fuel costs. more >>

6 Cars Built for $4 Gas

A few models are bucking the trend and selling nicely. more >>

Toyota Works to Keep the Wow in Hybrids

$4 gas puts the automaker in position to expand its market share. more >>

The Greenest—and Meanest—Car Companies

New data on the automakers' future plans reveal the best and worst mpg. more >>

How We Calculated the 'Mileage Gap'

Two government documents provide the core data. more >>

Which Carmakers Will Win—and Lose—Under New Mileage Rules

As the government clarifies mpg standards, some automakers face a steep "mileage gap." more >>

Fuel Efficiency Plan Aims for Big Savings

The White House's proposal exceeds what Congress required, but gives new flexibility to automakers. more >>

Getting Past the Cost of Saving Fuel

Truck auxiliary power units curb diesel waste, but the price tag can be a hurdle. more >>

Cars With the Best 'Muscle Per Gallon'

Here's our take on which cars offer the best—and worst—mix of performance and fuel economy. more >>

Cars With the Most Thrill Per Gallon

Cars With the Best 'Muscle Per Gallon'. more >>

Muscle per Gallon: Sports Cars

We rated cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index). more >>

Muscle per Gallon: Small Cars

We rated cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index). more >>

Muscle per Gallon: Minivans

We rated cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index). more >>

Muscle per Gallon: Midsize Cars

We rated cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index). more >>

Muscle per Gallon: Midsize SUVs

We rated cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index). more >>

Muscle per Gallon: Large Cars

We rated cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index). more >>

Muscle per Gallon: Large SUVs

We rated cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index). more >>

Muscle per Gallon: Compact SUVs

We rated cars' mix of performance and fuel economy (the muscle per gallon index). more >>

Truckers Back a National 65-mph Speed Limit

Big truckers slow down to save fuel and want to put the brakes on smaller competitors, too. more >>

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