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News / In the News•May 15, 2018

Do Obama’s Rules Fuel Production of Bigger Cars?

Fuel economy rules from the Bush and Obama administrations incentivize automakers to increase the size of their cars in order to comply, a new study by Harris Public Policy's Koichiro...
via E&E News
News / In the News•Apr 20, 2018

If Gas Goes Up, Big Cars Might Still Be The Rage. Here’s Why

EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori explains why Americans may continue to prefer trucks and SUVs to cars, even if gas prices rise.
via E&E News
News / In the News•Apr 04, 2018

One Reform EPA Should Make To Fuel Economy Rules That No One Is Talking About

A well-functioning market for greenhouse gas (GHG) credits would likely reduce the auto industry’s compliance costs and achieve substantial GHG reductions to address climate change, delivering a win-win for environmentalists...
via Forbes
News / In the News•Mar 28, 2017

A Cap-And-Trade System For Vehicle Emissions?

Camille von Kaenel writes about our proposal of a cap-and-trade system for vehicle greenhouse gas emissions to replace existing fuel economy standards.
via E&E News
News / In the News•Jun 28, 2016

GHGs are Rising Despite Fuel Economy Standards. What’s the Solution?

EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori gives his take on fuel economy standards in ClimateWire.
via E&E
News / In the News•May 31, 2016

OPEC’s Cheap Oil Strategy Lures Drivers Back Into Gas Guzzlers

EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori talks with Javier Blas and gives his take on cheap oil's impact on fuel economy.
Via Bloomberg
News / In the News•Jan 28, 2015

Oil-Price Drop Threatens to Undercut Obama’s Clean-Energy Legacy

EPIC's Greenstone talks with Bloomberg about the impact of low oil and gas prices on President Obama's energy and climate policies.
Via Bloomberg Business

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