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The article presents the author's views on the criticism of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for its decision to ease the fuel-economy laws made by former President Barack Obama. The author presents information about the actual effects of the law set by Trump, the mileage standards set by Obama, and statistics on climate change.

The article discusses U.S. regulations on automotive energy efficiency which are to be in effect from 2011 until 2015. The rules classify vehicles by size when assigning mileage goals. This provides carmakers the option of making a car bigger in order to qualify for an easier fuel economy target. It is said that a large tax on gasoline would be a simpler and greener solution. INSET: TO GO GREEN, MORE RED.

Opinion. The US would be better off if the corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for auto companies were abolished. Fuel-economy standards restrict consumer choice and cannot be justified .

Reports that the administration of United States President George W. Bush is considering raising fuel-efficiency standards for sport utility vehicles (SUV) and light trucks. Proposed limits and timeframe for standards; Reaction of both industry critics and environmentalists; Amount of oil that would be saved by invoking this standard.

Focuses on approval of a bill by the California state senate that would force auto makers to sell cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars. Why California is the only state that can create clean-air standards; Strategy of environmentalists, in light of the fact that other states have the option of adopting California's rules; Response of the automobile industry.

The article focuses on the changes in the automobile industry after the 2009 industry crisis. Topics mentioned include challenges facing industry players including stringent fuel economy legislation, changing consumer demands, and greater oversight, increased focus towards fuel economy improvement, and the importance of collaboration with other industry players to offer differentiated value.

The article discusses the issues and developments in the plastics field. Information on the survey results conducted by DuPont Automotive and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) on automakers' options in meeting fuel-efficiency regulations is offered. The author notes that materials will be important in a product's success in the coming years. An elaboration of the various applications of recycled plastics in the automotive industry is presented.

The article focuses on the forecast of automobile manufacturers regarding the popularity of car-based cross/utility vehicles (CUVs) among consumers. It was stated that consumers are calling automobile makers to create lighter-weight and unibody cars that will help them save gasoline, but with the same capability as pick-up trucks. In addition, CUVs also help manufacturers comply with the 35 miles per gallon (mpg) fleet fuel-economy mandate.

The author reflects on emissions regulations for automobile industry. Topics discussed include rigorous independent testing of new cars in Europe; need of installing software that detects an emissions test; laws related to diesel particulate filters, EGR systems and catalytic convertors; and rules related to fuel consumption.

The article presents the results of two surveys of Democratic and Republican Congressional members in the U.S. on government issues. Eighty-three percent of Democrats agree that Congress should approve legislation to increase fuel-efficiency standards for automobiles to 35 miles per gallon. Republicans believe that Democrats will be most affected if public approval of Congress remains low because they made a lot of promises.

Focuses on the efforts of the Canadian government to set tighter fuel efficiency targets for the automobile industry as of August 2002, which previously had followed the standards used by the United States. Proposal for a 25 percent improvement in fuel economy by 2010 for passenger cars and the light trucks category; Argument of the auto industry that separate standards would hurt manufacturing efficiency by fragmenting the North American market; Outlook for Canada to follow California limits on auto emissions of carbon dioxide.

Deals with the opposition of the United Auto Workers (UAW) to the legislative bill being considered by the United States (U.S.) Senate which seeks stricter standard for fuel-efficiency for cars and sport utility vehicles. Stance of Democratic and Republican legislators about the bill; Promise of senator John Kerry that he will block the bill through filibustering; Stand of automobile companies on the issue.

The article offers information on government at work including yellow-legged frog protection under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Act, police-edition Chevy Silverado truck from car division Chevy, and introduction of legislation requiring vehicle-mileage user fee by Minnesota.

The article documents the work of the consumer protection nonprofit organization Consumers Union as of August 2013. Topics include debate over new automobile fuel-economy standards in the U.S., statistics about Minnesota lakes' content of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), and the fees associated with prepaid debit cards that are being used in lieu of employee paychecks in several California cities.

The article offers information on the Proposed Category 11 (PC-11), diesel fuel economy legislation, introduced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the subsequent greenhouse gases and low fuel economy. It mentions that the propose legislation will affect diesel-powered vehicles including vocational vehicles, combination tractor trailers, and heavy duty pickups.

The article offers information on the opportunities and challenges offered by China to automotive suppliers in Europe having an aim to expand business in the automotive industry. Topics discussed include influence of automotive parts manufacturer Delphi by having manufacturing and development facilities in China, challenges for suppliers due to China National (CN) emission standards and fuel consumption regulations and views of Delphi China's chief engineer Jiang Qi on the same.

The article reports on the new corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) regulation that will be introduced in the U.S. in 2016. Accordingly, the new regulation would require cars to meet 35.5 miles per gallon and would greatly affect hot rodding enthusiasts. CAFE, was first introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will set standards on the American cars average fuel consumption.

The article discusses the challenges faced by the three American automobile manufacturers, General Motors Corp. (GM), Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Corp., due to the new vehicle-fleet fuel-economy standards passed by the U.S. administration of President Barack Obama. According to the new federal standards, manufacturers have to give stress on more hybrids, diesels, weight-saving materials and plug-in electrics. The three manufacturers used to build gas guzzlers to take advantage of cheaper petrol.

The article reports on the passage of the Cash for Clunkers program by the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce which aimed to eliminate less fuel-efficient cars. It is noted that similar programs have been introduced in some European countries. The agreement in the House is based on H.R. 1550 and H.R. 520 bills. According to the committee, the legislation is expected to result in the sale of 1 million new automobiles offering higher gas mileage.

The article looks at the impact of impending Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations and an imploding U.S. dollar on Holden's car export business. General manager Jim Bunnell confirmed that Buick had been looking at options to replace the ageing front-drive Lucerne sedan, and Holden's long-wheelbase Statesman was high on the list of contenders. But according to other GM sources, the CAFE fuel regulations and the weakness of the American dollar has put any possible program on hold.

The article reports that U.S. Congress passed an energy bill late last year that would increase the fuel mileage standards. The bill also contains a little-known section designed to counter the possibility that the decrease in greenhouse gas emissions would be undercut by energy industry plans to speed up the production of oil from dirty fuel sources. This provision bans the federal government from purchasing fuel from such sources.

The article comments on issues related to the automobile industry in the U.S. compiled as of November 2007. Michigan Democrat congressman John Dingell has issued a counter-proposal to Draconian 35-miles-per-gallon-by-2020 measures. Formula 1 head Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly refused to give Toyota Motor permission to call its forthcoming Lexus supercar the LF-1.

This article reports that governments in the U.S. and Europe are going to demand that carmakers make their vehicles get more miles to the gallon to help slow global warming. However, experts say this won't help much in the U.S. where the spread of urban sprawl will produce a 59 percent increase in the number of miles driven by American commuters. This would cancel out any reduction in greenhouse gases from more fuel efficient cars and trucks.

The article presents information on several developments related to environmental and energy policies in the U.S. The U.S. Senate has passed an energy bill in June 2007 that mandates the first major increase in vehicle fuel-efficiency standards for automobiles in 25 years. A Seattle, Washington, federal district court judge has rejected the U.S. President George W. Bush administration's policy of lumping together wild and hatchery-raised fish when making endangered-species decisions. It informs that the U.S. Department of Energy has unveiled electric-transmission corridors that ignore environmental laws.

This article deals with the advertising campaign launched by the Alliance for Automobile Manufacturers to win support in their battle against tighter government regulations over fuel efficiency in the U.S. The ads come as Congress is considering a bill calling for the first major boost to car fuel economy since 1975. Environmental groups like the Sierra Club and the Union of Concerned Scientists are speaking out against the campaign, which they claim is dangerously misleading to consumers.

The article reports on U.S. legislative bills aimed at increasing passenger car corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards which have not been increased from 27.5 miles per gallon (MPG) for two decades. One bill proposes to raise both car and light truck standards to an average of 33 mpg. The other proposes an average of 35 mpg. Both bills propose a 10-year implementation period. Opponents cite potential higher costs for auto manufacturers and consumers.

Discusses the impact of increasing corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on the automotive industry in the U.S. Automaker's average passenger vehicle fleet and light-duty truck fleet under the CAFE; Alternatives to increasing CAFE standards; Comment of National Academy of Sciences committee on The Future of CAFE chairman Paul Portney regarding the issue of fuel consumption.

Focuses on the impact of the passage of the law regulating greenhouse gas pollution on the automobile industry in California. Contribution of passenger vehicles as mai sources of global-warming gas; Objection from the industry; Design of the future fuel-efficient automobiles.

Focuses on the approval of a legislative bill that prohibits the creation of stronger fuel-efficiency standards for automobiles in the United States. Setback caused by the approval on the country's efforts to curb global warming.

The article reports that vehicle technology provider Delphi Automotive will be spinning off its Powertrain Systems segment into independent publicly traded company with expected transactions to be completed by March 2018. Topics discussed include increased demand for advanced electronics and increased computing power to meet consumer safety, increase in regulations for emissions and fuel economy and views of Kevin Clark, president of the company, on the same.

Reveals the number of people in the United States who have died in crashes as a result of downsizing cars since 1975 in accordance with Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. Advantage of increased fuel efficiency; Findings about the popular notion of a sport utility vehicle menace.

The article highlights the truck fuel efficiency rule Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles--Phase 2 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which sets GHG emissions targets through 2027.

Discusses the impact of the environmental regulations on automobile fuel consumption on aromatics supply in Europe. Estimates on the production of aromatic compounds; Requirements imposed on refineries to reduce the aromatics content in gasoline; Rise in the availability of benzene.