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American Fuel Efficiency Standards Set to Rise Dramatically

written by Walter Wang

Not long ago, the Obama Administration raised the federal fuel efficiency standards, known as CAFE, to an average 35.5 mpg by 2016. Yesterday, they announced the CAFE were being raised again to historically high levels. For model year 2025, the average fuel economy for cars and light-duty trucks will be set at 54.5 mpg. This will mean a nearly doubling of fuel

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August 29, 2012 0 comment
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President Obama Announces First Ever Fuel Economy Standards for Commercial Vehicles

written by Walter Wang

President Obama today will announce new fuel efficiency standards that will save American businesses that operate and own commercial vehicles approximately $50 billion in fuel costs over the life of the program. These work trucks, buses, and other medium- and heavy duty vehicles will be required to

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August 9, 2011 1 comment
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Latest Awards Bring US Closer to National High-Speed Passenger Rail Network

written by Walter Wang

This is a big day for the Department of Transportation, for the Obama Administration, and for the American people.  We are bringing President Obama's vision of American high-speed rail one step closer to reality with $2.02 billion in targeted investments.

And I am thrilled.

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May 9, 2011 1 comment
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Benefits of High-Speed Rail Draw A Crowd

written by Walter Wang

Since the Department of Transportation announced the availability of an additional $2.4 billion for high-speed rail projects last month, governors and members of Congress from both major parties have been clamoring for the opportunity to participate.

As of our Monday deadline, we received

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April 7, 2011 0 comment
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Department of Transportation’s Wireless Research Ties Intelligent Transport to Clean Fleets

written by Walter Wang

President Obama highlighted the National Clean Fleets Partnership last week at the UPS facility in Landover, MD. This public-private partnership, part of the Department of Energy’s “Clean Cities” initiative, will help large fleets reduce diesel and gasoline use by incorporating electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and fuel-saving measures into their daily operations.  The President

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April 4, 2011 0 comment
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U.S. High-Speed Rail: Time to Hop Aboard or Be Left Behind

written by Yale Environment 360

In recent months, several conservative governors have rejected federal funds to begin constructing high-speed rail lines in their states. But a high-speed rail advocate argues that such ideologically driven actions are folly, as other U.S. states and countries around the world are moving swiftly to embrace a technology that is essential for competitive 21st-century economies.

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March 11, 2011 0 comment
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Florida Will Build Nation’s First High-Speed Rail Corridor

written by Crisp Green

As the Obama Administration pushes for high-speed rail networks across the country, Germany’s Siemens has secured a place for its Valero ICE trains in the Sunshine State.

Earlier this month, Siemens presented its vision of U.S. high-speed rail to the people of Florida with the “Future of Florida High-Speed Rail Tour,” a traveling exhibit featuring a full-sized model of the Velaro

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October 19, 2010 2 comments
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