Is Tesla’s Model S the beginning of the end for oil?
The Tesla Model-S is one of the most beautiful and interesting automobiles to ever get made. It might also be one of the most dangerous.
California’s Brown, de Leon abandon push for 50 percent cut in gasoline use
In a major setback for Gov. Jerry Brown’s climate agenda, the governor and legislative leaders on Wednesday abandoned an effort to require a 50 percent reduction in petroleum use in motor vehicles by 2030.
U.S. regulators’ biofuels plan to cost at the pump: industry study
The U.S. government’s proposal for biofuels use will hit consumers at the pump, according a study prepared for an oil group, just months after regulators refuted similar claims and as pressure mounts ahead of a deadline to finalize the plan.
2016 Chevrolet Volt’s electric range pegged at 53 Miles, says EPA
The redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid car delivers a 53-mile range in electric mode, according to the EPA, an improvement that is expected to be a major selling point for car shoppers.
Tesla, Consumer Reports and another moment for the elites
… it appears that Consumer Reports risked its strong brand persona of thoroughness, objectivity and fairness when it gave the P85D its highest-ever vehicle rating.
People living near 60 Freeway in Ontario breathe the worst air in SoCal
People in one neighborhood near the 60 Freeway in Ontario have a dubious new distinction: They are breathing the dirtiest air in Southern California, according to new measurements by pollution regulators.
Myths and facts about California’s Senate Bill 350
Opponents of the bill, led by profit-driven oil companies and their lobbyists, have mobilized an aggressive misinformation campaign designed to intimidate lawmakers and diminish public support.
The next generation Prius revealed: Can it compete in a Tesla world?
The fourth-generation Prius, revealed to media in Las Vegas on September 9 and expected in showrooms early next year, is how Toyota hopes to get its hybrid’s reputation (and market share) back.
Governor, top lawmakers ready to modify climate change measure as negotiations continue
Facing resistance from even some fellow Democrats, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders were scrambling Tuesday to find a compromise on a controversial bill that embodies some of the governor’s most ambitious environmental goals.
Gas-price drop takes Americans’ interest in fuel economy down with it
Google searches for “MPG,” shorthand for the fuel-economy measure miles per gallon, decreased 32% in the last week of August compared with two years earlier, according to the data from the technology giant.
