Environmental Issues: Gasoline & Motor Oil
What are the issues about gasoline and motor oil? Learn how gasoline production and use affects the environment, and how you can use gasoline and motor oil in environmentally effective ways.
New U.S. Fuel Economy Standards Too Weak to be Effective
The new fuel economy standards announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation on March 29, 2006, will do little to lower consumer costs or ease America's dependence on foreign oil. And to make matters worse, they may end up costing jobs by making U.S. automakers less competitive.
The new fuel economy standards announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation on March 29, 2006, will do little to lower consumer costs or ease America's dependence on foreign oil. And to make matters worse, they may end up costing jobs by making U.S. automakers less competitive.
Automakers Spinning Their Wheels on Fuel Economy
Automakers have actually lost ground in the battle to improve fuel economy, according to a report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The average miles per gallon for 2006 models is exactly the same as for cars and light trucks in 2005, and actually worse than it was nearly 20 years ago.
Automakers have actually lost ground in the battle to improve fuel economy, according to a report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The average miles per gallon for 2006 models is exactly the same as for cars and light trucks in 2005, and actually worse than it was nearly 20 years ago.
Motor Oil -- Synthetic or Conventional Motor Oil -- Which is Better for the Environment?
Is it better for the environment to use synthetic or conventional motor oil in your car's engine? Learn the pros and cons of both types of oil, and find out about promising research into plant-based alternatives.
Is it better for the environment to use synthetic or conventional motor oil in your car's engine? Learn the pros and cons of both types of oil, and find out about promising research into plant-based alternatives.
Petroleum Statistics
Detailed information about the production, use and costs of oil and other petroleum products.
Detailed information about the production, use and costs of oil and other petroleum products.
Careful Driving Saves Gasoline—But Not in America
Despite skyrocketing gasoline prices, Americans have been slow to alter their behavior in ways that might lower their gasoline consumption and save them money. Learn how other countries are taking a different approach to reducing gasoline use and saving money.
Despite skyrocketing gasoline prices, Americans have been slow to alter their behavior in ways that might lower their gasoline consumption and save them money. Learn how other countries are taking a different approach to reducing gasoline use and saving money.
Keeping Your Tires Inflated Could Help Save the Planet—and Your Life
Keeping your tires properly inflated is one of the simplest things you can do to help fight global warming, lower your fuel costs, and stay safe on the road. And with Congress requiring automakers to install new technology that monitors tire pressure and warns drivers when it drops too far below recommended levels, keeping your tires inflated will soon be even easier.
Keeping your tires properly inflated is one of the simplest things you can do to help fight global warming, lower your fuel costs, and stay safe on the road. And with Congress requiring automakers to install new technology that monitors tire pressure and warns drivers when it drops too far below recommended levels, keeping your tires inflated will soon be even easier.