The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have jointly established historic new federal rules that set the first-ever national greenhouse gas emissions standards and will significantly increase the fuel economy of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States. The rules could potentially save the [...]
Nissan has been leading the charge in Green vehicle development and manufacturing around the world with introduction of the Leaf and other hybrids. Now Nissan is being recognized for its robust management direction in becoming a green company. They recently have been named a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental [...]
Science overwhelmingly shows greenhouse gas concentrations at unprecedented levels due to human activity
WASHINGTON – After a thorough examination of the scientific evidence and careful consideration of public comments, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that greenhouse gases (GHGs) threaten the public health and welfare of the American people. EPA also finds that GHG [...]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today unveiled the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers important information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles.
“Every year, consumers use the Fuel Economy Guide to find clean, efficient, cost-effective vehicles that meets their needs and their [...]
In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, and protect human health and the environment, U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced $26.5 million in funding for diesel emission reduction projects in Southern California under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This infusion of money [...]
World’s largest Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) producer and USA’s largest fuel distributor combine forces to focus on fleet emissions in advance of EPA mandate
Atlanta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida – In an exclusive partnership agreement announced, Mansfield Oil Company, the $5.1 Billion fuel supply and logistics firm serving 49 states and parts of Canada, and Yara [...]
(New York, N.Y. – Sept. 25, 2009) In an effort to create jobs, boost local economies and protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $57,000 to the U.S. Virgin Islands to assess and clean up underground petroleum storage tank leaks. The cooperative agreement between EPA and the Virgin [...]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today jointly proposed a rule establishing an historic national program that would improve vehicle fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gases. Their proposal builds upon core principles President Obama announced with automakers, the United Auto Workers, [...]
The EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide gives information about the environmental performance of vehicles and provides the user with dynamic search and sort capabilities. Side-by-side comparisons can be performed for up to three vehicles and searches can be customized based on user choices by using the Advanced Search function. Photos of models are displayed (if available) [...]
In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of New Jersey, New York and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $17 million to clean up a diesel-powered ferry, cruise ships and other marine vessels, a variety of [...]
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