Tag: Transportation

Volkswagen will buy back vehicles involved in the company's emissions scandal or fix them, according to a proposed settlement revealed in court Tuesday. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Energy and Environment

VW will fix or buy back vehicles in emissions scandal

Kyle Feldscher · July 26, 2016 6:40 pm

The EPA took a major step toward restricting greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes. (iStock Photo)

Energy and Environment

EPA paves the way for emissions rules on jets

Kyle Feldscher · July 25, 2016 3:17 pm

The effort was announced at the closing of the Energy Department's first-ever Sustainable Transportation Summit and a report from the Environmental Protection Agency that reaffirmed regulations to drive more electric cars into the market, despite falling sales of the vehicles due to low gasoline prices. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Energy and Environment

White House pumps $4.5 billion into electric car charging amid sales slump

John Siciliano · July 21, 2016 9:54 pm

The senators argued the biodiesel industry is capable of pushing past the limits EPA set. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle)

Energy and Environment

Senators want more biodiesel in cars

Kyle Feldscher · July 21, 2016 6:44 pm

How many cars does it take to get Trump to a convention?

How many cars does it take to get Trump to a convention?

Washington Examiner Staff · July 19, 2016 6:42 pm

Three states are expected to file lawsuits Tuesday against Volkswagen for its emissions cheating scandal. (Miles Willis/Bloomberg)

Energy and Environment

N.Y. spells out decade-long Volkswagen cover-up in state lawsuit

Kyle Feldscher · July 19, 2016 3:38 pm

According to the report, automakers are likely to be able to meet stricter standards at similar or lower costs than anticipated in 2012, when the standards were set. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Report: Automakers should be able to meet fuel economy, emissions standards by 2025

Kyle Feldscher · July 18, 2016 7:20 pm

All Aboard D.C.’s Streetcar Nightmare

Lindsey Curnutte · July 15, 2016 6:05 pm

Judge says ride-sharing services can't operate in Philadelphia during convention. Governor says they can. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Taxi groups fight to limit Uber at Democratic convention

Sean Higgins · July 14, 2016 10:25 pm

The Obama administration issued a proposed rule Thursday establishing new "worst case" planning requirements for trains shipping large amounts of shale oil. (AP Photo/Mike Cronin)

Energy and Environment

Feds: Shale oil trains must plan for ‘worst case’

John Siciliano · July 14, 2016 5:37 pm

Washington, D.C., is on track to rake in $148 million from traffic tickets in 2016, according to a report. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Washington, D.C. on track to make $148 million from traffic tickets this year

Anna Giaritelli · July 13, 2016 3:24 am

The bill would adopt the recommendations from the GAO report, including requiring the TSA to conduct a national assessment of airport access points and perimeter security. (AP Photo)

House passes bill to increase airport security after years of breaches

Mariana Barillas · July 11, 2016 10:06 pm