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California Clean Cars Deal Criticized as Hurting Green Sales


Critics say a provision of the Advanced Clean Cars Program could allow automakers to sell fewer environmentally desirable cars in California in coming years.



Movement to Banish Copper From Brake Pads Gains Momentum


Copper brake pads produce metal dust that environmental advocates say reaches waterways and harms aquatic life.



WHEELS; California Board Approves Tougher Zero-Emissions Rule


California Air Resources Board unanimously approves a program to require 1.4 million zero- and near-zero-emission vehicles on the state's roads by 2025.



California Board Votes Unanimously to Toughen Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate


The California Air Resources Board approved a recommendation that included the requirement of 1.4 million additional zero-emission and transitional zero-emission vehicles to be on state roads by 2025.



California to Consider Major Revision to Zero-Emission Mandate


If the proposed regulation is adopted this week, it would require zero-emission and partial zero-emission vehicles to account for 15 percent of the marketplace in 2025, up from a current 4 percent.



New Fuel Economy Rules Win Broad Support


After years of dispute in setting the higher fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, nearly everyone involved agrees.



A Buffet of Canny Tweaks in Hot Pursuit of Mileage


In Detroit, the industry displayed a philosophy that might be best described as less of this and more of that: less displacement in conventional engines and more power per liter; more miles per gallon and less power-robbing friction.



Wanted or Not: Alternative-Fuel Cars Flood Auto Show


Automakers are flooding the Detroit auto show with new hybrid and plug-in models, but the combination of gas prices below $4 a gallon and higher upfront costs for the cars is not attracting consumers.



Ford Turns to the Midsize Car to Challenge Japan


The new Fusion sedan is one aspect of Ford’s all-out bid to gain share in the competitive midsize car segment dominated in recent decades by Japanese automakers.



2012 Subaru Impreza: About That Drinking Problem


Subaru’s redesign of the Impreza has fixed a major flaw of the previous model: poor gas mileage. The new car’s highway fuel economy has risen a whopping 38 percent.



California Air Board Moves to Increase Presence of Zero-Emissions Vehicles


The California Air Resources Board introduced a package of regulations that would mandate significantly higher numbers of the vehicles, as well as a more stringent smog standard.



A Diesel for the Long Haul


VW says the turbodiesel Passat can cover 795 highway miles on a single tank, based on its 31 m.p.g. city, 43 highway rating. But on a recent trip, the car achieved 50 m.p.g.



This Is a Big Deal


A legacy deal for Obama on gas mileage will make a significant contribution to America’s energy, environmental, health and national security agendas.



Among Compact Crossovers, 'Best in Class' Proves a Highly Contentious Title


The newly introduced Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 crossovers all stake a claim to having best-in-class fuel economy.



Consumer Reports Poll Shows Support for Stronger Fuel-Economy Standards


Results from the telephone survey indicated near-unanimous approval of stricter legislation and wide interest in alternative-power vehicles.


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