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 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...
by Bob Leonard | Aug 3, 2015 | Environment, Government Programs, Green Driving
The Obama administration announced June 19 a proposed rule calling for increased fuel efficiency of and reduced tailpipe emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. This is good news for businesses and consumers, who stand to benefit from significant fuel cost...
by Bob Leonard | Jun 21, 2015 | Environment, Government Programs
The Obama administration will seek tougher fuel-economy standards for the nation’s heavy trucks and buses as part of its expanded effort to cut down on pollutants blamed for the warming of the planet. A proposed regulation would phase in higher efficiency requirements...
by Patrick Andrews | Feb 24, 2015 | Government Programs
Earthgarage presents an in-depth series on the shortcomings of New York’s transportation sector and how one grassroots organization hopes to fix it If you are a resident of New York City, or have ever hopped on a plane and stayed in a glamorous hotel in the...