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Fuel Economy Labels


A reader responds to an editorial about the importance of updating the fuel economy labels found on the windows of new cars.



New Stickers Will Go Beyond M.P.G. in Rating Cars


The Obama administration is planning the biggest change in three decades to the window stickers in new cars.



Cleaner Cars, A to D


Proposed stickers for cars and light trucks would make it easier to see whether you’re buying a fuel-efficient one or a guzzler.



BEYOND FOSSIL FUELS; Finding New Ways to Fill the Tank


Article in Beyond Fossil Fuels series examining innovations in reducing world's dependence on fossil fuels; federal government launches Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy initiative intended to finance high-risk, high-reward projects to find renewable replacement solutions for oil-based gasoline and diesel fuel; agency will operate on two-year, $400 million budget to reach ambitious goals, including creation of better battery or new liquid fuel sourced cleanly from trees or garbage; Energ...



In Some Classes, Buyers Are Not Ready to Give Up Their V-8s


Buyers of luxury sedans and sporty cars may be reluctant to embrace smaller engines.



Four-Cylinder Engines Are Smaller, Quieter and Gaining New Respect


It may take years for electric vehicles to have a big impact on fuel economy — while the once-humble 4-cylinder combustion engine is producing significant gains today.



For Electric Cars, 30-Minute Recharges


An ability to replenish batteries in minutes could silence the debate over whether electric cars will ever become practical.



Sportier but Thirstier, a Hybrid Honda Tries to Be Hip


With the CR-Z, Honda is targeting a young demographic with what it says is a first: a sporty, fun hybrid.



The Volt: G.M.’s Electric Lemon


The worst thing about the the $41,000 electric car? As a taxpayer, you’ve already bought it.



G.M. Puts $41,000 Price Tag on the Volt


The carmaker has begun taking orders for the plug-in vehicle, which is expected to be at dealers in November.



Tesla Electric Cars: Revved Up, but Far to Go


Elon Musk, who made a fortune selling PayPal, has poured a lot of his money into Tesla, the maker of electric cars. But it has been hit with delays, financial crises and a personnel soap opera.



Climate Bill Out With a Whimper


With the Senate abandoning the fight for meaningful energy and climate legislation, there is no chance for a new bill unless President Obama comes out fighting.



G.M. to Guarantee Battery in the Electric Chevy Volt


A warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles could set the standard for reassuring consumers, who have watched expensive batteries fail in devices like cellphones and laptops.



Tesla May Get Some Company: The Supercar Goes Electric


Mercedes may produce an electric version of its new the SLS AMG gullwing sports car.



Envisioning a Small Electric BMW for the World’s Very Big Cities


Megacity is a popular word with futurists — and with car designers, who are devising new types of vehicles for congested metropolitan areas.


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