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Addressing transportation efficiency both reduces emissions and lessens U.S. dependence on foreign sources of oil.

Two-Fold Strategy Increases Efficiency

The transportation sector is responsible for about 27 percent of U.S. energy consumption and nearly one-third of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, more than any other end-use sector. Its share of consumption and emissions has grown steadily in recent decades. The transportation industry doesn't only affect the environment. Most petroleum – the main U.S. transportation fuel – is imported, often from volatile regions of the world. Reducing transportation energy use would mitigate climate change and improve local air quality while enhancing our national security and lowering pressure on oil prices.

To reduce energy consumption from the transportation sector, we must address both vehicle fuel efficiency (the energy consumed per mile driven) and fuel conservation (reducing the number of miles driven). Models by the U.S. Department of Energy and environmental think tanks suggest that without policies to address both issues, transportation emissions will continue to rise, making it more difficult for the U.S. to achieve meaningful reductions in carbon emissions.

Alliance to Save Energy Helps Consumers Get Better Mileage, Lower Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
March 5, 2004

With gasoline prices nearing or reaching record levels in many states and regions of the country, the Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut gasoline use and protect their pocketbooks.

With gasoline prices nearing or reaching record levels in many states and regions of the country, the Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut gasoline use and protect their pocketbooks:

Alliance to Save Energy Offers Consumers Money-Saving Gasoline Tips to Combat High Pump Prices

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkwller@ase.org
Date: 
February 18, 2004

The Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut gasoline use and costs, as OPEC production cuts, an improving world economy swelling energy demand, and continuing frigid winter weather squeezing heating oil supplies keep oil and gasoline prices high.

OPEC Production Cuts, Tight Oil Supplies, Higher Demand Boost Prices

The Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut gasoline use and costs, as OPEC production cuts, an improving world economy swelling energy demand, and continuing frigid winter weather squeezing heating oil supplies keep oil and gasoline prices high:

Alliance to Save Energy Offers Consumers Money-Saving Gasoline Tips to Combat High Pump Prices

Date: 
February 18, 2004

The Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut gasoline use and costs, as OPEC production cuts, an improving world economy swelling energy demand, and continuing frigid winter weather squeezing heating oil supplies keep oil and gasoline prices high.

OPEC Production Cuts, Tight Oil Supplies, Higher Demand Boost Prices

The Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut gasoline use and costs, as OPEC production cuts, an improving world economy swelling energy demand, and continuing frigid winter weather squeezing heating oil supplies keep oil and gasoline prices high:

Alliance to Save Energy Lauds Toyota for Making Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Prius Trendy Award-Winner

Date: 
January 8, 2004

The Alliance praised Toyota and its popular gas-electric hybrid for making fuel efficiency trendy. The car, with estimated combined mileage of 55 mpg, was just named the 2004 North American Car of the Year at the International Auto Show in Detroit and earlier Motor TrendCar of the Year.

“Kudos to Toyota for offering not only a fuel-efficient hybrid car, but also a hot, sexy, crowd-pleasing ride,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan, who is one of tens of thousands of eager consumers on the waiting list for the 2004 Prius.

The Alliance praised Toyota and its popular gas-electric hybrid for making fuel efficiency trendy. The car, with estimated combined mileage of 55 mpg, was just named the 2004 North American Car of the Year at the International Auto Show in Detroit and earlier Motor Trend Car of the Year.

Efficiency Tax Incentives, Appliance Standards Are Positive Steps, Says Alliance to Save Energy, but Energy Bill Fails to Fully Tap Efficiency to Help Solve Energy Problems

Date: 
November 16, 2003

The Alliance to Save Energy today gave tempered praise for the energy efficiency tax incentives in Congress's energy bill but noted that the supply-oriented bill as a whole fails to harness the latest energy efficiency technologies to address major energy problems, particularly increasing U.S. oil dependence.

Failure to Reduce Growing U.S. Oil Dependence a Major Flaw

The Alliance to Save Energy today gave tempered praise for the energy efficiency tax incentives in Congress's energy bill but noted that the supply-oriented bill as a whole fails to harness the latest energy efficiency technologies to address major energy problems, particularly increasing U.S. oil dependence.

As 30th Anniversary of OPEC Oil Embargo Approaches, Alliance to Save Energy Examines Then, Now; Says OPEC Still in 'Driver's Seat' while Congress, Administration Abdicate Leadership Responsibilities

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
September 29, 2003

Thirty years ago, OPEC oil embargo exposed our nation's dependence on foreign oil and our national security vulnerability.

Thirty years ago, large American cars queued up for hours in lengthy lines for a pauper's ration of a few gallons of gasoline as the OPEC oil embargo exposed our nation's dependence on foreign oil and our national security vulnerability.

86 Percent of Consumers Say Wider Availability, Selection of Fuel-Efficient Cars, SUVs Would Be Effective in Getting Them to Reduce Energy Use, According to New Alliance Market Research

Going 'Back to the Future' on Energy Bill, Senate Still Falls Short on Energy Efficiency, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Author: 
Ronnie Kweller
Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
August 1, 2003

With the nation facing a natural gas crisis and transportation consuming over 60 percent of the oil used in the U.S., the American people deserve better energy policy than the reincarnated 2002 Senate bill.

Statement by Alliance to Save Energy Director of Policy Kara Saul Rinaldi

“With the nation facing a natural gas crisis and transportation consuming over 60 percent of the oil used in the U.S., the American people deserve better energy policy than the reincarnated 2002 Senate bill.

Alliance to Save Energy Decries Senate Votes on Fuel Economy

Date: 
July 29, 2003

With transportation gobbling over 60 percent of America’s oil consumption, it defies reason for the Senate to reject higher fuel economy standards for light trucks less than two months after voting overwhelmingly to save a million barrels of oil a day by 2013, the Alliance to Save Energy observed today.

With transportation gobbling over 60 percent of America’s oil consumption, it defies reason for the Senate to reject higher fuel economy standards for light trucks less than two months after voting overwhelmingly to save a million barrels of oil a day by 2013, the Alliance to Save Energy observed today.

Senate Tells President to Save 1 Million Barrels of Oil a Day

Date: 
June 10, 2003

The Alliance to Save Energy today congratulates the Senate for adopting an oil-saving amendment that directs the President to save at least one million barrels of oil a day by 2013.

Alliance to Save Energy Applauds Step Forward for Energy Efficiency

The Alliance to Save Energy today congratulates the Senate for adopting an oil-saving amendment that directs the President to save at least one million barrels of oil a day by 2013. The landmark amendment – sponsored by Sens. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mary Landrieu (D-La.), and Arlen Specter (R-PA) passed 99-1.

$100,000 SUV Tax Loophole Wastes Money, Energy, Increases Air Pollution, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
May 21, 2003

Including in the tax cut package a four-fold increase in the already egregious tax break for some SUV purchases – particularly while a comprehensive energy bill languishes in the Senate – is a poor way to make tax or energy policy, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

Including in the tax cut package a four-fold increase in the already egregious tax break for some SUV purchases – particularly while a comprehensive energy bill languishes in the Senate – is a poor way to make tax or energy policy, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.

“By supporting a new $100,000 tax deduction for small business owners who purchase gas-guzzling SUVs and Hummers, Congress is sending the harmful message that it's OK to waste oil and to rip off U.S. taxpayers,” said Alliance President David M. Nemtzow.

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