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Regulators push for hybrid-electric warning sound requirement for blind pedestrians
US regulators continue to push for a mandate that makers of hybrids and electric-drive vehicles install a pedestrian-warning system on…
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Bailout and gas prices hot buttons in Presidential debate
The pros and cons of the auto bailout and concerns about the rising price of gasoline have been a political…
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What changes might green car policies see under a Romney presidency?
A downward-revised Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard and a push away from electric-drive vehicles and towards alt-fuel types such…
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Former GM engineer found guilty of trying to sell trade secrets
After an almost month-long trial, former General Motors engineer Shanshan Du and her husband, Yu Qin, were convicted Sunday of…
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Toyota to pay $17.35M federal fine for delayed Lexus RX recall
This summer, we brought you news that Lexus was recalling over 150,000 RX and RX hybrid crossovers tied to its…
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Indianapolis plans for all-EV, hybrid fleet
Indianapolis is moving to replace its entire vehicle fleet with electric and plug-in hybrid options. The Detroit News reports mayor…
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EPA to investigate Ford C-Max, Fusion fuel economy
The Environmental Protection Agency has said it “will look at the report and data” from Consumer Reports indicating that the…
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Electric, hybrid vehicle badges could get bigger to help first responders
For first responders approaching a crashed Nissan Leaf, it can be easy to recognize that the car is a plug-in…
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Federal green car fleet buys more Hyundai hybrids as overall number goes down
The Obama administration made a big deal about how it had a long-term plan to green up the federal vehicle…
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NHTSA: Under 18 mph, electric vehicles will need to make “alert sound”
It’s been a long time coming – remember the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010? – but the proposed rules…
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