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Page 2 of 91 < 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 52 > Last » Gas, Oil Demand Fell in Fourth Quarter (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:00:39 GMT Consumers cut back on gasoline purchases in the fourth quarter as prices skyrocketed, reducing overall demand for gas and oil, according to a survey released Thursday by a trade group for oil and gas producers. Ottawa to announce new vehicle fuel economy standards: reports (CBC Ottawa) - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:29:25 GMT The federal government is reportedly set to announce regulations in fuel economy standards for vehicles that would put the auto industry in line with new requirements in the United States. EurActiv.com - The cost of reducing US greenhouse gas emissions | EU - European Information on Climate Change (EUActiv) - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:49:20 GMT The US needs "strong, coordinated, economy-wide action" in the form of a comprehensive abatement programme to prevent a sharp increase in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), a recent study by McKinsey suggests. Next-Generation Powertrain Design Software from Ricardo Offers Power and Precision to Help Meet Fuel Economy and ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT The latest release of WAVE, Ricardo's world-leading engine performance and gas dynamics simulation software, takes its performance and modeling capacity to a new level in the quest to meet increasingly demanding fuel economy and emissions standards. Ottawa moves to emulate U.S. on new fuel mileage standards (The Globe and Mail) - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:34:23 GMT Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon to announce standards that environmentalists have criticized as being too weak As economy weakens, strong fourth-quarter, 2007 results for oil companies may raise eyebrows (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:00:21 GMT Historic oil prices and $3-a-gallon gasoline have been contributing to fears of a recession, but they've yet to cause the hue and cry that some might expect. Americans may simply be growing more accustomed to high fuel costs, analysts say. Study: Gas-tax hike the way to go (The Philadelphia Inquirer) - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:02:49 GMT Privatization of toll roads would push truck traffic onto nearby roads, endangering motorists there and hurting the economy by slowing interstate freight movement, according to a new academic study. Car engines squeeze power out of every drop of gas (USA Today) - Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:24:24 GMT Looking to cut gasoline consumption by up to 20%, automakers aren't just rolling out pricey diesel-powered models or gas-electric hybrids. Letters to the Editor (MetroActive) - Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:16:29 GMT Reader Bob Fesmire in his critique of your article ("Prius, Schmius," Cover Story, Dec. 12) on hybrid cars (Letters, Jan. 2) wanted an explanation of how someone could use more gas by driving a car with better mileage. That's easy—drive more miles. Automakers say other industries should help on climate (Environmental News Network) - Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:41:51 GMT DETROIT (Reuters) - With stricter U.S. rules in place to sharply improve gas mileage and reduce tailpipe emissions, domestic automakers now want Washington to look elsewhere for help in achieving climate change goals. EurActiv.com - The cost of reducing US greenhouse gas emissions | EU - European Information on Energy (EUActiv) - Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:34:26 GMT The US needs "strong, coordinated, economy-wide action" in the form of a comprehensive abatement programme to prevent a sharp increase in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), a recent study by McKinsey suggests. Gas tax proposal has florists wilting 7:19 AM (WCNC Charlotte) - Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:42:55 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Some Charlotte florists don’t feel rosy about a new fuel tax proposal. A panel appointed by Congress is urging the government to increase the federal gas tax by as much as 40 cents per gallon in order to fund improvements to the nation’s roadways. Good news, bad news: Oil prices fall amid economy fears (USA Today) - Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:12:17 GMT Oil prices fell further Wednesday amid a growing belief that the U.S. economy is slowing and that energy demand will weaken as a result. Gas tax proposal has florists wilting 8:21 PM (WCNC Charlotte) - Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:42:55 GMT CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Some Charlotte florists don’t feel rosy about a new fuel tax proposal. A panel appointed by Congress is urging the government to increase the federal gas tax by as much as 40 cents per gallon in order to fund improvements to the nation’s roadways. U.S. must raise gas tax, federal panel says (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) - Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:19:53 GMT Georgians hoping for a silver bullet against traffic congestion out of the federal government may be disappointed by reaction to a report released Tuesday in Washington. A federally empowered panel that has spent the past two years hearing testimony across the nation advised that Congress must raise the gas tax significantly to avert what one member called a coming "catastrophe" to our economy ... AUTOSHOW-Detroit wants industries looked at on climate (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News) - Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:58:30 GMT DETROIT, Jan 15 - With stricter U.S. rules in place to sharply improve gas mileage and reduce tailpipe emissions, domestic automakers now want Washington to look elsewhere for help in achieving climate change goals. AUTOSHOW-Detroit says other industries should help on climate (AlertNet) - Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:34:00 GMT Source: Reuters By John Crawley DETROIT, Jan 15 (Reuters) - With stricter U.S. rules in place to sharply improve gas mileage and reduce tailpipe emissions, domestic automakers now want Washington to look elsewhere ... Federal commission seeks up to 40 cent-a-gallon increase in gas tax (The Kansas City Star) - Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:05:24 GMT Saying the country is in transportation “death spiral,” a national commission today recommended as much as a 40-cent increase in the federal gas tax to unclog our highways. Oil slides below $92 a barrel on U.S. economy concern (USA Today) - Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:26:38 GMT Oil fell more than $2 below $92 a barrel on Tuesday after data showed a surprise decline in U.S. retail sales, adding to concern that the world's top fuel consumer is heading into a recession. Automakers Show Off Fuel-Efficient Cars In Detroit (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul) - Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:33:55 GMT For more than 100 years, the Detroit Auto Show has given consumers a glimpse of their future cars and trucks.   Whether they are new models or concept vehicles, one of the main themes this year is fuel economy.