News
NAM Critizes EPA's Failure to File Ozone Health/Economic Anaylsis
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 11, 2007 – The National Association of Manufacturers today voiced support for cleaner air and continued implementation of the current ozone standard as the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on newly proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules. Currently, EPA has designated 391 counties as being in noncompliance with the current standard, which is not scheduled to be implemented in some regions until 2018.
11 Jul 2007
Ford Motor Company, Southern California Edison join forces to promote plug-in hybrids
ROSEMEAD, Calif., July 9, 2007— The automaker that introduced the world’s first hybrid sport-utility vehicle and the electric utility with the nation’s largest and most advanced electric vehicle (EV) fleet are combining resources to explore ways to make plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles more accessible to consumers, reduce petroleum-related emissions and improve the cost-effectiveness of the nation’s electricity grid.
11 Jul 2007
UOP gets DARPA dollars to develop biofuel technology for military jets
UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, will accelerate research and development on renewable energy technology to convert vegetable and algal oils to military jet fuels.
06 Jul 2007
Al Gore III proves hybrids not sluggish
If he did nothing else to support his father's environmental initiatives, 24-year-old Al Gore III proved that hybrid cars are capable of high speed.
05 Jul 2007
NAM, US DOE pledge to increase industrial energy efficiency
The National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have solidified their strong commitment to reducing the energy intensity of America’s economy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding, with the intent to promote, collaborate, and enhance industrial energy efficiency.
25 Jun 2007
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Articles
States race to capture lead in alternative energy 
But Pamela H. Derringer finds that the cost are often high; a little federal R&D money would help
28 Jun 2007
The rewards of green delivery
The environmental rewards of a green delivery fleet are impressive, but the payback is still elusive, finds April Terreri
01 Jun 2007
The zoom boom
Sports car makers never paid heed to fuel economy or environmental responsibility until now, and Barb Axelson talks to the lead designer at Palumbo Motors
May 2007
Plugging the hidden smokestack
Companies that commit to reducing emissions are looking beyond production and into their offices, parking lots, and investments, finds Alan R. Earls
01 Apr 2007
Self regulators
Manufacturers hold themselves to higher standards of energy efficiency than does the federal government. Barb Axelson finds out which standards they use
01 Mar 2007
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