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"We are moving forward with an open and robust review of emissions standards, consistent with the time frame provided in our regulations," said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Energy and Environment

EPA takes first step in reining in Obama’s fuel efficiency rules

John Siciliano · August 10, 2017 8:59 pm

"Seriously next level," Musk tweeted. (iStock)

Tesla taking electric to next level with follow-the-leader-style semis

Leah Jessen · August 9, 2017 9:14 pm

The UAW refuses to accept that the object of their desire wants no relationship with them. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Beltway Confidential

The UAW loses again

David Freddoso · August 7, 2017 6:57 pm

In a closely watched vote, Nissan workers at a Canton, Miss., plant rejected the United Auto Workers by a 2-to-1 margin in an organizing vote concluded late Friday, dealing a major blow to the union's hopes to make inroads in the south. The vote was 2,244 to 1,307. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Nissan workers reject union by nearly a 2-1 margin

Sean Higgins · August 5, 2017 1:23 pm

Schmidt was the central figure in what is commonly referred to as the "dieselgate" scandal. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Energy and Environment

VW official pleads guilty to defrauding US for emissions cheating

John Siciliano · August 4, 2017 10:35 pm

President Trump was in high spirits at a rally in West Virginia Thursday night, which he called an "incredible" experience. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Trump touts new US investments after West Virginia rally

Anna Giaritelli · August 4, 2017 11:23 am

"This could go down as one of the most vicious, and illegal, anti-union crusades in decades," Vermont independent says. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Bernie Sanders attacks Nissan over union campaign

Sean Higgins · August 3, 2017 9:20 pm

In this Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, photo, a UAW member holds up a flyer to be given to Nissan workers as they leave the Nissan vehicle assembly plant in Canton, Miss. Union members met most shifts arriving and leaving waving posters, flyers and singing union chants at each of the plant's employee entrances. In voting that begins early Thursday, Aug. 3, some 3,700 direct employees at Nissan Motor Co.'s car and truck assembly plant in Canton will decide whether they want a union. The polls close at 7 p.m., local time on Friday. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi Nissan plant vote a crucial test for unions

Sean Higgins · August 3, 2017 4:01 am

The Department of Transportation said it will weigh not raising the standards for model year 2022-2025 cars and trucks. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Energy and Environment

Trump administration to look at freezing fuel economy rules

John Siciliano · July 25, 2017 10:25 pm

Oliver Schmidt aided the company in committing fraud by allowing the installation of a "defeat device" in the company's line of diesel cars sold in the United States. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

Energy and Environment

VW executive to plead guilty to charges related to emissions fraud

John Siciliano · July 25, 2017 8:53 pm

President Trump's tweets about the travel ban may factor into how the Supreme Court would interpret the effort. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals mentioned the tweets in its opinion preserving the blockade of the ban. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Energy and Environment

Trump expected to drop Harley-Davidson’s $3 million fine for EPA violations

John Siciliano · July 19, 2017 10:21 pm

UAW demands union vote at Mississippi Nissan plant

Sean Higgins · July 10, 2017 10:53 pm