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[AutoblogGreen] Geneva 2009: Lotus touts efficiency of new 2010 Exige S: Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive of Group Lotus plc said, "Over the years, theLotus Exige has developed a hardcore fan base around the world and itspopularity has placed it as one of the legendary sportscars of the 21st century.So far, over 5000 Exiges have been hand-built at our high-tech manufacturingfacility making it a significant contributor to our global production. The lightweight Exige has one of the highest specific power outputs of any globallyemissions certified car and 133 hp per litre is a perfect demonstration of ColinChapman's philosophy of performance through light weight and of Lotus'relentless pursuit of efficiency.

[thedailygreen.com article feed] Obama Frees California Clean Car Greenhouse Gas Law ...: According to Ann Mesnikoff, senior representative of the club's global warming and energy program, "What President Obama did today was what he promised to do, and reflects his emphasis on science and sound policy. California has been waiting for years with 13 other states and the District of Columbia to move forward with greenhouse gas standards for motor vehicles."

[Flathead Beacon Headlines] A Hybrid? Forget it, Say Rising Number of Pickup Buyers | Flathead ...: Then there’s the crux for Detroit: How to balance investments in smaller, more-efficient cars against the American love affair with the big ride? In the past, Washington has been leery about imposing stricter fuel-efficiency standards on Detroit automakers .

[AARP Bulletin Today] Congress in the Driver's Seat: They responded to Obama's support of the California effort, which 13 other states are poised to follow, by sending more lobbyists into statehouses. They have spent an estimated $10 million in legal fees to challenge efforts in California, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Mexico, according to Sierra Club lawyer David Bookbinder, who is fighting automakers' actions.

[Energy Stocks Blog] HOW OBAMA WILL HANDLE DETROIT | Energy Stocks Blog: From the Obama 2007 speech to Detroit’s leaders: “The auto industry’s refusal to act for so long has left it mired in a predicament for which there is no easy way out”¦For years, while foreign competitors were investing in more fuel-efficient technology for their vehicles, American automakers were spending their time investing in bigger, faster cars. And whenever an attempt was made to raise our fuel efficiency standards, the auto companies would lobby furiously against it.”

[Michigan Messenger] Michigan Messenger » Automakers critical of tighter emission ...: Supporters of tighter emission rules say the business plans are evidence that the automakers would be able to comply with California’s proposed changes, which call for a 30 percent reduction in vehicle emissions by 2016. In light of the sinking economy, they add, the move to more fuel-efficient vehicles might also help them sell more cars.

[News] Green Change : GM, Chrysler don't get it: They can start by making two changes in the way they operate: Stop wasting time and money fighting regulations that would reduce pollution that causes global warming, and abandon the sham of manufacturing supposedly green cars that can run on E85 ethanol, a blend of 15% gasoline and 85% ethanol.

[Blog entry] Progressive Breakfast: No Place Like Home | OurFuture.org: Obama has evidently decided to focus on the first group, based on the previews of his speech that aides have offered. In coming weeks, his administration will begin spending $50 billion to entice banks to reduce the monthly payments of people who otherwise couldn’t afford to stay in their houses.

[Climate Progress] Climate Progress » Blog Archive » New Energy Economy: Part 4 ...: Ford is shutting down plants, GM is pressing Congress for a multi-billion-dollar bailout on top of the $25 billion in loans Congress already okayed for Detroit to start making the fuel-efficient vehicles they should have started manufacturing on their own initiative years ago.

[Mcauleysworld's Weblog] Obama picks Michigan’s Granholm on the Economy - More Smoke ...: Dingell supported that provision because, he said, it was easier for auto companies to comply with a uniform national standard than a patchwork of state laws, and Waxman and Pelosi saw it as a direct shot at California’s landmark law to cut tailpipe emissions. The provision was dropped from a global warming draft bill Dingell circulated this fall.

[Climate Progress] Climate Progress » Blog Archive » Building a New, Green Economy ...: That is why we get farm bills that destroy the family farm, increase fossil fuel use and blow health care costs out of sight. The same point about the interconnectedness of problems was the center of Michael Pollan’s conversation with Bill Moyers last night.

[Economist's View] Economist's View: Paul Krugman: Thinking About November: Bill Clinton was wrong, the main problem in America is the collective ostrich act that has us silent in the face of a devastating war, dumb before the politics of a certifiable wingnut in the White House, weak in defense of our rights, accommodating to the re-writing of theology and deterrioration of the church and temple, obsequious to the corporate takeover of entire sectors of the economy, and indifferent to the foxnewsization of journalism.

[CNN Political Ticker] CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive ...: Look folks,anyone that believes that the horses we saw in this race were the best available Candidates,thinks that someone runs for office to better the People.Take Uncle Sam out of my home,then gaurantee the Security of our Entry Points.Then I will vote for you by CHOICE,not by "well,they are better than the other one".Try honesty,and use your ideas to get us going!!Palin is NOT the next Reagan,just a face.Help the working man,not the wealthy,or lose your place RNC.Wake up Demos!!!!!Are you on drugs?LEAD THIS COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!HELP!!!!!!

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