by Bob Leonard | Aug 11, 2017 | Government Programs, Green Driving
A major transition into adulthood for teenagers is when they get their first driver’s license. Aside from the “coolness” effect, a driver’s license also provides teens with a sense of real independence. After all, no longer is it necessary to have a parent involved in...
by Bob Leonard | Jun 6, 2017 | Environment, Government Programs, Green Driving
Desperate to dress up the Trump administration’s possible rollback of fuel economy standards for cars as something other than what it is — a fat prize package for the auto and oil industries — some of the president’s supporters have come up with a doozy. They’re...
by Bob Leonard | Nov 30, 2016 | Environment, Government Programs, Green Driving
The Colorado Department of Transportation relies on a gasoline tax to pay for the bulk of road work in the state. When the taxes were implemented, they were a fair way for users of the roads and highways to pay their fair share of road costs. Why doesn’t that...
by Bob Leonard | Sep 12, 2016 | Government Programs
In the early days of the automobile, there was little thought given to safety. After all, these were machines designed for one purpose: to get from point A to point B. Plus, it wasn’t until vehicle speeds increased that the general public and the car manufacturers,...
by Rahma Cali | Nov 10, 2015 | fuel economy, Government Programs, Uncategorized
With government agencies trying to figure out how to pay for building and repairing highways as gas taxes plateau because of more fuel-efficient cars, they are considering various means to raise revenue. Two of those are a vehicle fuel tax and a road user charge. But...
by Bob Leonard | Aug 18, 2015 | Electric Vehicles, Government Programs, Green Driving
A trial in England is hoping to significantly boost the range of electric cars by introducing roads that can charge the vehicles as they drive along them. During the trials, vehicles will be fitted with wireless technology and special equipment will be installed...
