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Chevy Volt pricing tomorrow
07/26/2010 – 12:42 pm PDT | No Comment
Chevy Volt pricing tomorrow

How much? We'll find out tomorrow?

Still limited by supply
Tomorrow GM will announce Chevy Volt pricing.
For now the price of the Volt is almost irrelevant, as supplies will be very limited for at least for the …

Why are Toyota Prius sales down?
07/26/2010 – 11:12 am PDT | One Comment
Why are Toyota Prius sales down?

Hybrids. All about California?

What’s the problem with the king of hybrid cars?
Compared to last year, Toyota Prius sales are down more than 15 percent. Why?
Is it the depressed California auto market still reeling from massive …

Blueprint America on complete streets in Atlanta
07/26/2010 – 7:45 am PDT | No Comment

Do yourself a favor and check out this short video from PBS’ Blueprint America series that aired on the program “Need to Know” recently.
The overall package is about “disappearmarks” — earmarks totaling millions in the last …

Today’s Headlines – 7/26/10
07/26/2010 – 7:00 am PDT | No Comment

With climate legislation declared dead for the year, President Obama vowed to veto any bill blocking the EPA from taking action on its own. (Politico)
In a bid to improve ties with business, White House chief …

What does the FREIGHT Act really mean for our freight and ports?
07/23/2010 – 12:36 pm PDT | No Comment
What does the FREIGHT Act really mean for our freight and ports?

Port of Oakland originally uploaded by ingridtaylar

There were a few questions bouncing around yesterday via Twitter and elsewhere about the new FREIGHT Act introduced yesterday by Senators Lautenberg, Murray and Cantwell. We issued a joint …

Senators Lautenberg, Murray and Cantwell Introduce Legislation for New Freight Program
07/23/2010 – 9:45 am PDT | No Comment

The FREIGHT Act of 2010 is a major shift in national transportation policy to support economic growth with targeted investment in efficient, clean, multimodal infrastructure for the movement of goods
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Frank Lautenberg …

Now Hiring: Massachusetts Field Organizer
07/23/2010 – 9:28 am PDT | No Comment

The Transportation for America Campaign is seeking a smart and motivated Massachusetts Field Organizer to direct the development of a diverse coalition of prominent state and local organizations working in key regions of Massachusetts to …

A two-cylinder hybrid: Can consumers change?
07/23/2010 – 4:05 am PDT | No Comment
A two-cylinder hybrid: Can consumers change?

Time to get un-American

Outrageously cheap and fuel efficient
In the very near future Fiat might offer a two-cylinder car for the American market. Obviously, such a vehicle – one would think – would be called a …

Senate advances plug-in, natural gas legislation
07/22/2010 – 11:42 am PDT | No Comment
Senate advances plug-in, natural gas legislation

Moving from niche to mainstream

50 percent by 2030
Legislation affecting automaker loans for retooling towards efficiency and advanced technologies such as plug-in vehicles, grants for plug-in vehicle deployment cities and research on the increased use of …

Do auto makers have to become battery makers?
07/22/2010 – 10:12 am PDT | No Comment
Do auto makers have to become battery makers?

Can automakers profit from outsourced batteries?

Can automakers afford lithium?
Today, lithium is already available on the high end of the luxury hybrid market. Soon, however, lithium battery packs will be available in many other hybrids, plug-in …