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Explainer
What is Tight Oil?
Tight oil is an emissions-intensive source of unconventional oil—and production is ramping up.
Explainer
How to Maximize Your Vehicle’s Fuel Economy
Simple tips to reduce the environmental impact of your car or truck.
Report
Fuel Economy Standards and the Mid-term Review
Fuel economy standards have been a runaway success for drivers and the climate. They should not be weakened.
Feature
California Drivers Demand Electric Cars
Electric cars are breaking records in California—and demand remains high.
Feature
Northeast Drivers Want Electric Cars
It's not just California; Northeast drivers want electric cars too.
Report
The Benefits of Clean Car Standards in the Northeast
Thanks to strong fuel economy standards, Northeast drivers have cut their climate pollution and saved billions—but without continued leadership, the standards may be in jeopardy.
Report
The Truth About Tight Oil
Tight oil is a major source of global warming emissions. Better regulations—and an industry held accountable for its actions—would help.
Explainer
What Are Tar Sands?
Tar sands are an increasingly common—but expensive and dirty—source of oil.
Report
Fueling a Clean Transportation Future
Oil, electricity, and biofuels are all changing in dramatic ways. Whether they become cleaner or dirtier is up to us.
Report
Half the Oil on the West Coast
With the right policies and investments, Oregon, Washington, and California can all cut their oil use in half by 2030.
Video
Electric Cars & Global Warming Emissions
How clean are EVs, really?
Explainer
How Do Plug-in Hybrid Electric Cars Work?
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles combine a gasoline or diesel engine with an electric motor and a large rechargeable battery.