Category Archives: Hybrid Cars

Trump’s Decrease in Fuel Economy Standards

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Trump’s Decrease in Fuel Economy Standards No, I did not read the 515 page plan for the new CAFE standards from 2021 to 2026, now called SAFE (The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Rule for Model Years 2021-2026).  I just read the … Continue reading →

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The California Coast is Well Represented in the House Climate Crisis Committee

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Dennis SILVERMAN

The California Coast is Well Represented in the House Climate Crisis Committee The House has announced the House Select Committee on the Climate Crises.  We applaud the name of “Climate Crises” in this age of Trump.  Of the majority seven … Continue reading →

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Playing GM Executive on the Model Cuts

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Playing GM Executive on the Model Cuts We examine why GM cut off the Chevy Cruze and the Chevy Volt production.  The previous article shows how Trump’s destruction of clean energy policies led to this. In Quarter 3, 2018, GM … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Policies Led to the GM Plant Closures

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Trump’s Policies Led to the GM Plant Closures Two of the cars discontinued in the GM plant closures are the fuel economy cars the compact and high mileage Chevy Cruze, and the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt.  GM said that they … Continue reading →

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General Motors and the Environment

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Dennis SILVERMAN

General Motors and the Environment Clearly, we are all distressed when 14,000 workers are let off, and their factories closed.  General Motors in fact said that consumers are desiring to drive SUVs and Trucks more, so they are fulfilling consumer … Continue reading →

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Our Hybrid and Elecric Car Future?

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Our Hybrid and Electric Car Future? Climate Activists want us to phase out new diesel and gas automotive vehicles by 2035. How easy or likely is that? Governor Brown has a goal of 5 million plug-in electrics by 2030.  There … Continue reading →

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