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Monday, July 11, 2011  Kelley Blue Book, the country's biggest vehicle valuation company, expects the value of hybrid cars to drop 15 percent this year.  Researchers say that's thanks to cheaper gas prices, the lower demand for more fuel efficient vehicles and a stabilization of production of cars manufactured in Japan.

Friday, May 21, 2010  President Barack Obama plans to order the government to prepare new fuel efficiency standards to begin years from now.

Monday, July 13, 2009  In this age fluctuating oil and gas prices, those of us who prefer driving large sedans, muscle coupes, light trucks or sports utility vehicles have-- at the very least-- thought about trading in our gas guzzlers for more economical models. If you are like me, that thought quickly leaves your mind because you just don't think driving a sub-compact could be comfortable, let alone, fun. Hyundai has found away to make both possible.

Saturday, April 18, 2009  General Motors says it wants to see a "hydrogen highway" that would allow the fuel cell cars now under development to drive from one end of New York state to the other.

Sunday, April 05, 2009  Lawmakers are working on legislation to get you out of that old car of yours and into something a little leaner and greener.