The rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices.
Category: Fuel Efficiency
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California Passes New Rule Regulating Replacement Car Tires
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Carmakers Go Back to the ’80s With Turbo Engines
The New York Times – Business:A hyped technology from four decades ago, turbocharging is now standard in almost half of all cars sold in the United States, largely to help meet efficiency standards.
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America’s Thirst for Gasoline May Not Recover After Iran War
The New York Times – Business:People drove less and bought more-efficient cars when fuel prices surged, habits that could stick over the long term.
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Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago
The New York Times – Business:The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.
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The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.
The New York Times – Business:Even as the electric vehicle market slumps, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.
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11 Electric Cars Worth a Look as Gas Prices Soar
The New York Times – Business:The war in Iran has auto shoppers sizing up electrics. Many strong cars are on the market, and there are bargains to be had when buying used.
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This Corvette’s a Hybrid, but It’s Built for Raw Power, Not Efficiency
The New York Times – Business:The ZR1X, starting at $207,000, is a Chevrolet showpiece that competes with rarefied rivals like Ferrari and McLaren at a fraction of their (stratospheric) prices.
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What to Know About Electric Cars When Gas Prices Are Surging
The New York Times – Business:War in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, which is prompting some car shoppers to look for ways to climb off “the gas-price roller coaster.”
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Why This Jump in Gas Prices Feels Different
The New York Times – Business:A state-by-state look at the increase and how it could affect you.
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Flight Prices Are Up Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, but Travel Demand Remains High
The New York Times – Business:Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.
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G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions
General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.