Obama announces new US fuel efficiency standards
New regulations scheduled for 2016 could cut carbon pollution in USA by 10% say Sierra Club
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Mexico’s climate law under threat as car efficiency measures eased
New government gives car makers concession to ward of threat of legal challenge to ambitious carbon reduction legislation
Hyundai and Kia pay record fine for emissions data errors
NEWS: Two car makers pay penalties totalling US$350 million after misreporting the fuel performance of 1.2 million vehicles
IEA: Fossil fuel transport here to stay but vehicle efficiency can be doubled
Influential energy watchdog says there is no reason why significant cuts to emissions cannot be generated, even in the face of increased vehicle numbers.
UK vehicles get cleaner and greener in 2011
No surge in electric car ownership but less carbon and more miles to the gallon as latest UK figures are released.
US and UK drivers cutting back on mileage
The environment is benefitting as Americans and Brits drive less but is this down to heightened environmental awareness or pure economics?