Biofuels present solution to harmful airborne chemicals
Ethanol and other biofuels are nontoxic alternatives made from plants that can readily replace the most dangerous petroleum-based additives in gasoline like benzene, toluene and xylene.
Haunted by past oil spikes, commercial and public fleets try alternatives
Fuel-dependent companies like UPS and transit agencies have not forgotten the pain of $4-plus diesel prices. Aided by government grants and other incentives, commercial and municipal fleets are adopting alternative fuels — like propane, compressed natural gas and electricity — more quickly than the general public, say industry experts.
Ethanol: our once and future fuel
As a former General Motors engineer with 34 years of experience in powertrain design and environmental policy, I know how important common sense fuel standards are for the automotive industry.
New CAFE standards help consumers save big
Since 2012 when the current fuel economy rules were put into place, new cars and trucks have made great progress in boosting fuel efficiency. Now, federal and state officials are hoping to build on this progress by finalizing new standards for model years 2022-2025.
Biggest draw in crude stocks this century sees oil prices spike
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories declined by 14.5 million barrels during the week ending on September 2nd, according to the Energy Information Administration’s latest report.
Elon Musk’s solar vision, up for a dicey vote
Tesla Motors’ proposed acquisition of SolarCity is most likely to come down to whether shareholders support Elon Musk in his vision of creating a solar power juggernaut. Yet the deal also raises broader issues of how and when shareholders should vote to approve acquisitions.
Fuel subsidies are the world’s dumbest policy
Many things have gotten harder as the world settles into a protracted spell of low oil prices and sluggish growth — from avoiding deflation to creating jobs. One thing has gotten easier, as well as more urgent: eliminating fossil-fuel subsidies.
Fulcrum works to convert trash into biofuel
Fulcrum BioEnergy, a company based out of Pleasanton, Calif., has developed a process to convert household trash into biofuel. The company pioneered a technology that transforms municipal solid waste into low-carbon transportation fuels such as jet fuel and diesel.
New York may usher in E15
The state of New York has opened the door to sell E15 with a newly proposed rule that would allow the fuel to be sold and used in vehicle models from 2001 and newer.
5 things we can learn from August auto sales
1. Passenger cars may not be fashionable, but they are probably the most affordable vehicles you can find.
