Issues

Breaking: Obama to raise new car fuel efficiency standard to 39 mpg by 2016 — The biggest step the U.S. government has ever taken to cut CO2.

May 19, 2009

ClimateProgress.org

May 18, 2009

 I agree with Dan Becker of the Safe Climate Campaign (and formerly of Sierra club)

“This is a very big deal,” said Daniel Becker

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Obama to Set New Vehicle Rules, First Carbon Limit

May 18, 2009

May 18, 2009

By John Hughes and Kim Chipman

U.S. to Issue Tougher Fuel Standards for Automobiles

May 18, 2009

May 18, 2009

GM’s Volt Electric Said Still in Plans After Obama Orders Cuts

May 18, 2009

April 3, 2009

Honda Occupant Position Detection System Warranty Extension

May 11, 2009

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VIDEO: Weak Vehicle Roofs Lead to Deaths

March 25, 2009

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CAS Petitions NHTSA Over Cell Phone Use

March 25, 2009

The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitions the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take action to restrict the availability of two-way communication features through in-vehicle telematic systems while a vehicle is in motion.  The purpose of this petition is to make the driving environment safer by reducing the availability of devices that have been proven to be traffic hazards. 

 

Click here to view the CAS petition to NHTSA (.PDF)

CAS v. NHTSA Cell Phone Study Settlement

March 23, 2009

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NHTSA Denial of CAS Cell Phone Petition

March 23, 2009

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Fact Sheets

March 20, 2009

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Policy Solutions

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