Articles Index
Is Clean Coal Really Clean?
Clean coal supporters claim clean coal and liquid coal can help to free the United States of its dependence on foreign oil without damaging the environment, but critics say "clean coal" is dirtier than oil-based alternatives. Get the dirt on clean coal.
The Great American Streetcar Scandal
How did the United States go from being a nation in which 90 percent of the citizenry relied on public transportation to one in which the vast majority own and drive their own cars? One powerful automaker led a conspiracy to leave Americans no other choice but to purchase a family car and hit the road.
Are Smart Cars Safe and Economical—or Just Small?
Smart Cars are small and easy to park and maneuver in and out of city traffic, but just how safe and economical are they? Find out about Smart Cars' safety and fuel efficiency.
San Antonio Plans to Convert Human Waste to Energy
San Antonio will be the first U.S. city to convert human waste into energy that can fuel power plants and other facilities. Methane from human waste, also known as biosolids, will be converted into natural gas and sold to a private company.
Is Hydrogen the Fuel of the Future?
Hydrogen burns clean and nearly everyone agrees that running vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells instead of oil would be a great step forward for the environment. So what prevents hydrogen from replacing oil as the fuel of choice for most vehicles?
New Fuel Economy Label Helps Consumers Make Informed Car-Buying Decisions
A new fuel economy label from the EPA will help consumers make better car-buying decisions by helping them compare the operating costs and environmental impacts of various vehicles.
New Fuel Economy Label Helps Consumers Make Informed Car-Buying Decisions
A new fuel economy label from the EPA will help consumers make better car-buying decisions by helping them compare the operating costs and environmental impacts of various vehicles.
The Pros and Cons of Biofuels
Biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel offer a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. Derived from plants, biofuels are renewable and more environmentally friendly than petroleum products, but many environmental experts question whether producing biofuels requires too much energy and agricultural land to make biofuels viable.
Best Workplaces for Commuters
Tired of spending hours in your car commuting to work every day? Wish you could find a job where you could either work from home, carpool, use public transportation, or get to work on foot or by bike? The Best Workplaces for Commuters, published annually by the EPA, is a list of companies that offer employees outstanding commuter benefits.
New U.S. Fuel Economy Standards Too Weak to be Effective
The new fuel economy standards announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation on March 29, 2006, will do little to lower consumer costs or ease America's dependence on foreign oil. And to make matters worse, they may end up costing jobs by making U.S. automakers less competitive.
Consumer Reports Fixes Error on Cost of Hybrid Car Ownership
When Consumer Reports published an article saying that any of the six most popular hybrid cars would cost owners more over the lifetime of the vehicle than comparable gasoline-powered models, a few sharp-eyed readers pointed out a serious design flaw in the magazine’s research that sent editors scrambling to correct their mistake.
Traditional vs. Plug-in Hybrid Cars
The new plug-in hybrid cars being developed promise exceptional gas mileage with far fewer emissions than standard gasoline-powered automobiles or even traditional hybrid cars, but will the driving public accept some of the limitations they represent?