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Proposed US Transportation Reauthorization Plan Links Greenhouse Gas Reductions to Transportation Planning

Green Car Congress

in a press conference last week, is the linkage of transportation planning with greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Infrastructure Policy. Oberstar (D-Minn.) and Ranking Member John L. Mica (R-Fla.) Secretary LaHood.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

The total cost of purchasing and driving one—the cost of ownership—has fallen nearly to parity with a typical gasoline-fueled car. Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. passenger vehicles.