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Controversy Persists Over EPA's Four-Gallon Rule
KickingTiresUnder a new rule, the EPA will require you to buy a minimum of four gallons of gas from any pump that sells E15, or gasoline that's 15% ethanol. Most stations sell E10, or 10% ethanol. But the handful of......Tags: F James Jr Sensenbrenner, Car Engine Repair, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy
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Chicago to Washington, D.C., on One Tank of Diesel
KickingTiresThe maximum fuel range you see advertised on TV can be a myth. Technically, the claimed range is accurate if you squeeze every last drop of fuel from the tank and are able to achieve a sometimes optimistic highway mileage.......Tags: Road Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Travel
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Study Warns of E15 Fuel Dangers
KickingTiresThe EPA recently approved the use of E15 fuel at gas stations, but several groups, including the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, say that the ruling is premature and will have dangerous consequences. The organization contends that the 15%...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Ethanol, Manufacturing and Engineering
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End of Ethanol Subsidies Could Increase Gas Prices Marginally
KickingTiresCongress' decision to end its 30-year-old ethanol subsidy could boost gas prices as early as next week, according to USA Today. That's because virtually all retail gasoline sold in the U.S. contains at least 10% corn ethanol. The end of......Tags: The New York Times, Tax Credits, Environmental Issues, Ethanol, USA Today
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Mazda MX-5 Spyder Concept: SEMA Photo Gallery
KickingTiresMazda rolled out a Spyder version of its iconic MX-5 Miata at SEMA, and while it???s clear that this is only a concept, Mazda says some elements may be used in future production cars. The idea behind this Spyder is......Tags: Mazda, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Ethanol, Porsche
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Recycling Newspapers Into Fuel
KickingTiresIf researchers at Tulane University have their way, old news could be a new fuel. The researchers have discovered a bacterial microbe that likes the taste of old newspapers ??? the cellulosic wood pulp that makes the paper, to be......Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, Ethanol, Renewable Energy, Newspaper and Magazine
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Chrysler Developing Engine That Burns Gasoline and Diesel
KickingTiresChrysler and the U.S. Department of Energy are developing a radical prototype engine that burns a combination of gasoline and diesel fuels that could help Chrysler and other automakers meet future fuel economy targets, according to a presentation given...Tags: Ford, U.S. Department of Energy, Hybrid Vehicles, Ethanol, Automotive Equipment
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EPA Debuts Redesigned Fuel Economy Labels
KickingTiresThe EPA has revealed all-new fuel-economy labels designed to help car and truck buyers determine new vehicle efficiency and operating costs in a world of burgeoning propulsion choices. The redesigned labels are expected to provide the public with...Tags: Honda, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Resources, Trucks, Environmental Issues
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The Truth Behind the EPA's Fuel Economy Ratings
How should fuel economy results be determined when driving a review vehicle? That question was asked by several readers following an On The Road column on the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (EPA Ratings Are Only As Good As Your Driving Style, May 1). In that...Tags: Road Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Ethanol
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Road Warrior: Seasonal formulas for gas affect mileage
Q: I wonder if you can shed some light on this annoying problem I'm experiencing. During the winter months, I am told by various mechanics that the gasoline industry puts certain additives in our gas that in turn lowers my car's fuel mileage. Why are...Tags: Road Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Hybrid Vehicles, Travel
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Believe it or not, their fuel economy improved 30 percent
Q: I drive a 2010 Mazda 3 that has 47,000 miles. When I fill up I always reset the trip odometer and have typically gotten 300 +/- miles per tank and usually refill when the light comes on. The last 30 days without any other observable difference I am...Tags: Honda, Ford, Mazda, Environmental Issues, Ethanol
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When 'forever' plans are trumped at the pump
Q: We planned to keep our 2002 BMW 745i "forever." Since my husband and I are both in our 70's we do very little driving and don't want to buy a new car. We were dismayed to learn that the ethanol content of gasoline will soon be increased to 15 percent....Tags: Kissimmee, Ford, Buick, Environmental Issues, Nissan
Sep 19, 2012
|Blog| Cars.com
Oct 10, 2012
|Blog| Cars.com
May 17, 2012
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Jan 4, 2012
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Nov 2, 2011
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Aug 30, 2011
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Jun 6, 2011
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May 25, 2011
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May 14, 2013
|Column| Hartford Courant
Mar 7, 2013
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Sep 18, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Sep 8, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
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