Corporate Average Fuel Economy
Breast-Beating Over EPA Mileage Labels: Will Ratings Change?
Obviously, fuel economy will be an increasingly big deal in years to come. The gas-mileage ratings of new cars and trucks must double (and then some) between last year and 2025. But as two recent news events pointed out once again, EPA mileage ratings on the window stickers of new cars may not be...
It’s Official: Greener Cars Have Helped Improve LA’s Air Quality
Given the length of time the U.S. Government is taking to set new gas mileage standards for 2025, you’d be forgiven for thinking the only benefit from driving a high... August 24, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 15
U.S. Government Delays Final Ruling On 2025 Gas Mileage Standards
Yesterday, the U.S. EPA had planned to release final rules on new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations requiring automakers to achieve average fuel economies of... August 16, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 4
In 4 Years, Average Gas Mileage Of New Cars Has Risen By 3MPG
In four years’ time, every automaker in the U.S. will have to ensure that their fleet-wide fuel economy is 36 mpg or better under tough new 2016 Corporate Average Fuel... February 8, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2
Woman Wins Suit Against Honda For Low Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage
If you buy a new car but can’t get anywhere near the gas mileage the automaker says you should, can you sue them for misleading you? For Heather Peters -- former... February 2, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 8
Ford Expands EcoBoost Range, Improves Gas Mileage For Everyone
Ford’s continuing drive towards smaller capacity, direct-injected, turbocharged, fuel efficient engines continued today as it announced yet more Ford cars and trucks... January 26, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1
Hyundai Hits Mileage Targets Early, Says Elantra 40-MPG Rating Accurate
South-Korean automaker Hyundai announced last week that it achieved a fleet-wide corporate average fuel economy of 36 mpg across its entire 2011 range. In doing so, Hyundai... January 17, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1
How Much Would A Greener Car Save You Over Thanksgiving Weekend?
Over the coming days, millions of Americans will hit the roads of the U.S. as they make the yearly pilgrimage to be home with their loved ones for Thanksgiving. In total... November 22, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 5
It’s Official: Car Buyers Want Greener Cars, Better Gas Mileage, Lower Emissions
While certain parts of the automotive industry might not be feeling the love towards the tough new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards announced yesterday, it... November 17, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
In 2015, One In Four U.S. Car Engines Will Stop When You Do -- On Purpose
According to a recent study by Pike Research, the fuel-saving technology which will be most prevalent in green cars by 2015 isn’t the current offering of hybrid... November 1, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Why Making Trucks More Fuel Efficient Is Good For Everyone
For some time automakers have been under increasing pressure from the government to make their cars as green as fuel efficient as possible in order to improve air quality... August 30, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2
Automaker Alliance Resumes Fear-Based Fuel Economy Ads
Just 24 hours after pulling a series of radio ads designed to alarm the public about upcoming fuel economy rules, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers resumed airing the... July 22, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 2
White House, Feds To Push For 56.2-MPG Fuel Economy In 2025
The two Federal agencies that set gas mileage and emissions standards for future cars may propose rules that require corporate average fuel economy to reach 56 miles per... June 28, 2011 by John Voelcker 3
Many More Minis: BMW Plans Up To 10 Different High-MPG Models
We know that the Mini lineup will expand into several sizes, Now an executive at BMW (which owns the iconic British brand) has said there may be as many as 10 different Mini... June 10, 2011 by John Voelcker 1
Tougher Gas Mileage Laws Hit Third World Too: CAFE For India
There’s a common argument that the Western world is hurt by tougher environmental standards being imposed by governments on both sides of the Atlantic, while third... May 5, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
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