Policy
To Meet Emissions Goals, Seattle Wants to Charge Drivers
As population booms, the city looks to congestion pricing to rein in CO2 from cars
Stories by Camille von Kaenel
Policy
EPA to Roll Back Car-Efficiency Rules, Despite Science That Supports Them
Agency’s statement relies heavily on auto industry talking points
Automobiles
Auto and Utility Industries Team Up to Tackle Emissions
Vehicle manufacturers and utilities plan to find ways to cut the U.S. transportation system's energy use in half by 2050
Climate Change
Washington D.C. Tackles Emissions with Dockless Bikes
The city aims to cut its emissions 50 percent by 2032, in large part by developing car alternatives
Climate Change
Trump Administration Targets CO2 Standards for Vehicles
California officials have vowed a fierce legal battle if the federal rules change
Automobiles
Utilities Are Giving People Cash for Clean Cars
Automakers, regulators, legislators and utilities are increasingly working together to boost sales of electric vehicles
Automobiles
Combining 3 Vehicle Technologies Could Nearly Eliminate Auto Emissions
A new report finds that layering autonomous and electric tech with ride-sharing could cut carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050
Automobiles
Auto Sales Hit New Record as Americans Buy More Gas-Guzzling Cars
The increasing popularity of trucks and SUVs is contributing to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions from transportation
Climate Change
Trump Picks a Climate Skeptic to Enforce Environmental Laws
Jeff Sessions, choice for attorney general, has ridiculed greenhouse gas regulations
Aerospace
Aviation Is First Global Industry to Limit Carbon Emissions
Gauntlet is now thrown down to maritime and land transportation
Environment
Debate Rises over Real Source of Higher Methane Emissions
Some research says oil and gas production is the largest contributor, other work says it's agriculture, livestock and landfills
Environment
Tough Fuel Economy Standards Are Imposed on Big Trucks
Tractor-trailers, delivery vans, garbage trucks and more must cut emissions 25 percent by 2027
Climate Change
Olympics Ceremony Shines Spotlight on Climate Change
More than 3 billion viewers are given a stark warning about rising temperatures and seas
Automobiles
Industry Will Struggle to Meet Tougher Fuel Economy Standards
With cheap oil, consumers are again buying gas-guzzling SUVs and pickups, dragging down auto-company fleet averages
Automobiles
Electric Car Charging Could Follow Airbnb Model
Individuals offer their charging stations to the public, to fill gaps in commercial recharging networks
Automobiles
Electric Car Sales Up Despite Low Gasoline Prices
Used electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are also hot commodities
Climate Change
Paris Bans Vehicles Built before 1997
The law, in force during weekday daylight hours, is a bold move to cut smog
Automobiles
Debate Flares over Review of Car-Efficiency Standards
Low gasoline prices have boosted SUV sales, reducing fleetwide fuel efficiency
Automobiles
Self-Driving Taxis May Hit the Road within a Year
Lyft and GM will start testing self-driving cars for transportation
Automobiles
American Cars on Track to Double Fuel Efficiency
Pickups trucks and SUVs are not keeping pace, however
