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Energy Bill Extends Oil-Wasting Fuel Economy Loophole
Center for Auto Safety
Natural Resources Defense Council
Public Citizen
PRESS RELEASE
Aug. 11, 2005
Energy Bill Extends Oil-Wasting Fuel Economy Loophole
Legislation Shields Automakers From Legal Challenge, Will Increase Oil Consumption
E.P.A. Holds Back Report on Car Fuel Efficiency
By DANNY HAKIM
DETROIT, July 27 – With Congress poised for a final vote on the energy bill, the Environmental Protection Agency made an 11th-hour decision Tuesday to delay the planned release of an annual report on fuel economy.
A Winning Hybrid Shows the Way
Hybrids: Success of innovative foreign vehicles proves a bitter pill for American automakers.
By Larry Williams
Perspective Editor
April 17, 2005
If GM’s problems make you think America’s love affair with cars may over, you should stop by Russell Toyota on Route 40 West in Baltimore and have a chat with Andy Seidenman, the sales manager.
Big 3 play catch-up in the hybrid game
But automakers have different approaches
By Richard Truett
Automotive News / April 11, 2005