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New Mitsubishi Plug-In Hybrid Beats New York Transit on Green House Gas Emissions

June 22, 2009, 9:02pm

Samuel Staley

The new MIEV plug-in electrict car by Mitsubishi Motors will produce about half the green house gas emissions currently generated by New York mass transit.

More Thoughts on "Stimulus" Tax Cuts and the States

April 9, 2009, 2:47pm

Adrian Moore

The Pros and Cons of Tax Incentives for Hybrid Vehicles

April 8, 2009, 1:59pm

Adrian Moore

There are lots of new tax incentives for green cars. A new research paper out of Canada finds them a very costly way to cut ghg emissions, and a subsidy to the relatively wealthy.

President Obama's Fuel Economy Standard Follies

Politicians want you to pay more when you drive. They just won't admit it.

January 27, 2009

Ronald Bailey

"We must ensure that the fuel-efficient cars of tomorrow are built right here in the United States of America," President Barack Obama declared yesterday. He also signed an order directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review the denial of California's request to set its automobile mileage standards higher than those adopted by the federal government.

Have You Hugged a Hummer Today?

Hybrid vehicles' overall energy costs exceed those of comparable non-hybrids

July 19, 2006

Shikha Dalmia

Fueling America

How Hydrogen Cars Affect the Environment

November 1, 2004

William J. Korchinski

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