Automakers are already on the attack against President Barack Obama's proposed 56 mpg corporate average fuel economy standards by 2025. The Detroit Free Press is...
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Toyota confirms electric Rav4 for 2012
Toyota clarified that its electric Rav4 small SUV would go on sale to the public in 2012. Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
Nissan developing solar charging stations that use old Leaf batteries
Nissan Leaf owners may be happy to know that after their vehicle's battery is retired, in its second life it will be put to good use, still powering EVs.
Drilling boom means profit jump for Halliburton
Halliburton Co. is making the most out of a boom in North American oil and natural gas drilling. Its profit rose 54 percent in the second quarter, and its revenue set a...
Report: More Americans have green jobs than oil or gas jobs
Throughout his term, President Obama has repeatedly heralded clean energy and the industries that surround it as being a vital element of America's economic future....
Jaczko urges rapid overhaul of rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. nuclear chief wants to push ahead with sweeping regulatory changes for nuclear safety, cutting through the exhaustive technical reviews...
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Biodiesel maker Renewable Energy Group files for $100M IPO
This year has ushered in a wave of biofuel IPOs, from Solazyme, to Gevo to Kior. The latest is biodiesel maker Renewable Energy Group, which on Monday filed to raise up to...
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