November 7, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
It’s not surprising, but America’s retired military officers are sounding the alarm on America’s dangerous dependence on oil. In an OpEd published on Nov. 2 in The Hill, retired four-star General Paul Kern, U.S. Army (Ret.) and Vice Admiral Lee Gunn, U.S. Navy (Ret.) called for the country to cuts its oil dependence 30 percent within the next decade. Read more >
October 20, 2011 2:19 PM EDT
Making our cars and trucks cleaner and more fuel efficient is one of the most effective steps we can take to save money at the gas pump, clean up our air, and cut America’s oil dependence. Automakers have the technology to make any new vehicle – from sedans to crossovers to pickup trucks – go farther on a gallon of gas and emit less pollution. It’s not rocket science. It’s just basic auto mechanics – more efficient engines, smarter transmissions, and better materials. Read more >
October 11, 2011 3:17 PM EDT
In the latest sign that no good deed in Washington goes unpunished, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) has launched an investigation into proposed fuel efficiency and auto pollution standards for new cars, trucks and SUVs. Read more >
August 31, 2011 11:45 AM EDT
There are a lot of reasons why I’m not a big fan of America’s reliance on oil. It’s definitely not the safest, healthiest, or cleanest way to power our cars, trucks, and other forms of transportation. Read more >
