News tagged with gas mileage

Study: Wisconsinites have mixed views on ethanol

A majority of Wisconsinites support the use of ethanol blends if it keeps dollars and jobs in the United States and reduces air pollution, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Obama to announce new car efficiency standards

US President Barack Obama will later this week unveil new fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars and light trucks for the 2017-2025 period, the White House said Wednesday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 27, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 156

A notch above: Automakers manipulate fuel economy

(PhysOrg.com) -- With the recent announcement that the U.S. government will propose new fuel economy standards this fall, a University of Michigan study shows that automakers fine-tune vehicle fuel economy to qualify for ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

House passes funding for green vehicle research

(AP) -- Targeting more federal money to support the auto industry, the House on Wednesday approved an expansion of government-led research into making cars and trucks more fuel-efficient.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Chemist's discovery of new salt jumpstarts extended-life battery research for electric vehicles

A University of Rhode Island chemistry professor's discovery of a new salt has been received with enthusiasm by companies seeking to develop an advanced lithium ion battery for use in the next generation of hybrid and electric ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created May 12, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (9) | comments 7

A Hummer That Gets 100 MPG?

(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the more interesting vehicles unveiled at the the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit is an electric Hummer that gets, according to its developer Raser Technologies, ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (24) | comments 17 weblog

Garmin reveals program to chart cheapest route

Navigation isn't just about getting there. It also can be about getting there green.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jan 09, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0