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Fuel Efficiency & Mileage News

Fuel Efficiency & Mileage

 
Fuel efficiency and good gas mileage are important to the environment for many reasons. Burning gasoline to power your car emits a lot of CO2, which contributes to climate change, so using less gas decreases your emissions. Also, oil is a non-renewable resource, so using less of it helps to sustain the amount that we have today, and gives us time to come up with alternatives. Driving a car that has good fuel efficiency helps to use our resources in the most sustainable, responsible way. (Source: Fueleconomy.gov / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Fuel Efficiency & Mileage

  • Obama's fuel economy rules a job killer, auto dealers say

    Thu, Sep 22 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Federal 54.5 mpg rules would cost automakers $150 billion by 2025 and cut as many as 200,000 jobs, say 500 disgruntled auto dealers who descended on Washington this week. They're bucking the auto industry, which agreed to the Obama plan.

  • First drive: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Thu, Aug 25 2011 at 11:54 AM

    The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip.

  • All new Toyota Camry Hybrid unveiled

    Tue, Aug 23 2011 at 2:50 PM

    The newest Camry — which surpasses the Ford Fusion Hybrid in fuel efficiency — gets a glitzy curtain call at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Calif.

  • The true cost of driving

    Fri, Aug 12 2011 at 5:24 PM

    European governments are getting ready to charge their drivers for the true cost of hitting the highway — factoring in everything from greenhouse gas emissions to road wear and tear. Would that work in the U.S.?

  • Why 54.5 mpg is really 40 mpg

    Thu, Aug 04 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Because of antiquated testing procedures dating to the 1970s, cars are tested for federal rules as if everybody drives 55 and never uses a radio or air conditioner.

  • Which is more efficient for freight: Truck or train?

    Fri, Jul 08 2011 at 10:28 AM

    One of these modes of transport can move 1 ton of freight about 484 miles on one gallon of fuel. Guess which.

  • Legislation for idiots: State caps on high gas prices

    Fri, Jun 10 2011 at 10:25 AM

    No, a state senator cannot singlehandedly take down Big Oil. That only happens in Frank Capra movies. In real life, the petroleum giants always get their way.

  • Consumer Reports: Best new cars for fuel economy

    Wed, Jun 08 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Consumer Reports magazine has named the best and worst new cars for fuel economy.

  • Ford: 4 cylinders good; 3 cylinders better

    Fri, Jun 03 2011 at 2:58 PM

    The fuel economy race is on, and 50 mpg on the highway is a major goal for automakers around the world. Ford's strategy includes cutting the cylinders to three — a concept not seen frequently in the last decade.

  • DOT unveils new fuel economy label

    Tue, May 31 2011 at 8:00 AM

    The new fuel economy labels include a smog rating, greenhouse gas rating and more.

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