On the State of Ethanol

Tim Haab discusses the state of ethanol, the surplus problem in the industry, and the policy problems around it. Read his piece here...

Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2009

EPA report for November 2009, provides data on the fuel economy, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and technology characteristics of new light-duty vehicles (cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks) for model years 1975 through 2009. Read the report here...

UK Initiates Development of EV Cities

Green car congress reported the following:

The UK Government is soliciting bids for £30 million (US$50 million) in funding to support the installation of plug-in vehicle charging points on streets, car parks and in commercial, retail and leisure facilities. This initiative—called Plugged-In Places—will support the development of between three and six electric car cities and regions across the UK which will act as trailblazers for electric car technology.

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A New Call for More Electric Vehicles

A new report by coalition of electric vehicle advocates calls for 75% of travels made in 2040 be made from electric vehicles. The report provides a set of recommendations in its road map to achieve this. Read the entire report here.