Speaking at the Energy Department, President Barack Obama takes Congress to task for dragging its heels in developing a modern energy policy.
"… fleet. A federal vehicles to take advantage of state of the art fuelefficiency. As what they call for. You know the truth. It -- not only save the government significant money over time it will …" at 2:22
A report that Citigroup is buying a luxury jet after accepting federal bailout funds is not flying high with some folks.
"… 2005 to replace aircraft to reduce the number of aircraft known improve fuelefficiency. Saying we expect proceeds from the sale of our existing aircraft will exceed the cost of the replacement aircraft. And refusing delivery …" at 0:44
Today President Barack Obama is expected to announce a new environmental policy which would allow states to set their own emissions standards and call for tougher fuel efficency standards. This week, he will continue to lobby for Republican support for his economic recovery package.
"… push the Department of Transportation. To finalize rules for automakers to improve fuelefficiency. It would mark another swift reversal of bush policy by the Obama administration. And also make good on the campaign pledge. In …" at 0:26
President Barack Obama is directing his administration to get moving on new auto fuel - efficiency standards so they're ready for the 2011 models.
"… our journey toward. Energy independence as we develop new energy set new fuelefficiency standards and address greenhouse gas emissions. Each step begins to move us in a new direction while giving us the tools that …" at 0:36
"… tomorrow are built right here in the United States of America. Increasing fuelefficiency in our cars and trucks is one of the most important steps that we can take to break a cycle of dependence …" at 1:41
"… at least 35 miles per gallon by 21. That 40% increase in fuelefficiency for cars and trucks could save over. Two million barrels of oil every -- nearly the entire amount of oil we import …" at 2:22
President Obama on Monday paved the way for tougher standards for both emissions and fuelefficiency .
"… at the same time he's also working to speed up improvement in fuelefficiency and a net cafe standards for cars and trucks. Calling for 35 miles per gallon standards by model year 31. The White …" at 1:15
Barack Obama's first move after his inaugural address may be straight to the Oval Office and to work.
"… International. Groups that apple fortunate enough. Another move under consideration would raise fuelefficiency of automobiles. Which would please environmentalists. Would put more pressure on the struggling car industry. …" at 2:06
Watch in its entirety the opening statement by Ford CEO Alan Mulally as he went before the Senate Banking Committee to ask for a loan to keep the automaker solvent.
"… Now we are absolutely committed to exceed their customers' expectations for quality fuelefficiency safety and affordability. This is the fourth story. We are more balance we are more efficient we are more global. And we …" at 2:34
Watch in its entirety the opening statement by Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli as he went before the Senate Banking Committee to ask for a loan to keep the automaker solvent.
"… For 2009. Model year 73%. Of our products while offering few improved fuelefficiency compared with our 2008 models. We plan laws launching additional small fuel efficient vehicles. Indy is our breakthrough family of all electric …" at 3:16
Despite a last-minute bipartisan plan, supporters for an auto industry bailout say there weren't enough votes Thursday to pass a rescue package. Senators will wait until next month to try again.
"… calls for using an existing 25 billion dollar loan that's earmarked for fuelefficiency improvements to cover immediate financial needs to move the Bush Administration favors. With a guarantee that the account would be replenished. Critics …" at 0:46
Chrysler shows off its new electric vehicles, one of which may be available by 2010.
"… this is cold the and while putting the company on the high fuelefficiency map Nardelli says Chrysler's putting its own stamp on helping industry operates as a private. …" at 2:00