Not Clean Enough

New EPA standards could cause CenTex to miss the mark

"...about air pollution is that it doesn't stay put. Emissions from Central Texas cars, power plants, and refineries make..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

It's Nice To Car Share

The more hands on the wheel, the merrier

"...accounting for an estimated 650,000 members sharing approximately 20,000 vehicles." By July 2010, more than 10,000 vehicles were being..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Transportation Plan

Share your thoughts at a series of upcoming public meetings hosted by CAMPO

"...reflects previous rounds of public input and political finger-in-the-wind testing, blends the centers concept with a business-as-usual "trend" scenario..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Tire Mound of Mystery

Thousands of city tires lie moldering southeast of town – and the city is claiming ignorance

"...They are scrap tires pulled from every type of vehicle managed by the city's Fleet Services Divi­sion – including..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Can Austin Meet New Air Rules? Don't Hold Your Breath.

Onward through the smog

"...permits to coal-fired power plants and cynically reject better vehicle mileage standards and expect us to be able to..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...Austin when he was struck by a sport utility vehicle, which at some point lost control and came to..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Plug-in Hybrids Get Jump Start

House Ways and Means Committee approves first-ever federal incentive bill for plug-in vehicles

"...Big news on the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle scene this week, as the U.S. House Ways and..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...additive ORYXE in its diesel city buses and support vehicles to reduce emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxide. ORYXE is..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...and are, instead, working to pass our own statewide vehicle emission plan." See "Beyond City Limits" for more...."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

Coal Hard Reality

Still cloudy over TXU

"...centrally depends on gradually eliminating large sources of CO2 emissions – such as the 11 pulverized coal plants currently..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...Air Act violation; and obscenely add to Texas' nation-leading emissions of climate-changing carbon dioxide and mercury, a neurotoxin linked..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

California Tailpipe Rules Could Cruise Into Texas

New "Clean Cars" bill would require new rides in Texas sold after 2008 to adhere to California's Zero Emission Vehicle program

"...Ellis filed legislation last Thursday that would bring Texas' vehicle emissions standards up to par with 11 other states,..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...about realizing the difference between the necessity of a vehicle and the luxury of a vehicle and making a..."

July 14, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Ford Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

The city continues to push enviro-friendly autos

"...Buy Green, Drive Clean program, rewarding purchasers of fuel-efficient vehicles with $100 worth of free parking in the city...."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Nightclubs aren't the only things for which smoking will be banned

"...to take effect today, Sept. 1. The AirCheck Texas vehicle emissions testing and repair program, accompanied by the Drive..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...clubs takes effect, as does a state mandate for vehicle emissions testing as part of annual inspections.Austin Stories• After..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

City leaders announce plan to push hybrid cars here and nationwide

"...call for the mass production of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles capable of triple-digit fuel economy and up to 35..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Amy BabichMotorcycle EmissionsDear Editor:..."

June 3, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by Capital Metro, days on which a combination of vehicle emissions, sunshine, and lack of wind combine to form..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Exhaust Emissions From Motorcycles

"...can be heard in many parts of town. Exhaust emissions from motorcycles are high, particularly for carbon monoxide. With..."

May 31, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

The state balks – at least temporarily – at the region's anti-smog strategy

"...on the area's list of proposed measures to reduce emissions and forestall nonattainment status – and the full weight..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

But opponents are blowing a gasket over plans for tailpipe testing

"...more gas stations to install vapor-recovery nozzles, to reducing emissions from local power plants. (These are on top of..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Clean Air

"...letter writer ["Postmarks," Jan. 16] expressed concerns about including vehicle emissions testing in a plan to clean up our..."

Feb. 4, 2004 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Vincent May has overstated the figures for ozone-forming pollutant emissions from the Fayette power plant in his recent Postmark..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Column

Amount of Fayette Power Plant's Ozone Pollutants May Have Been Overstated

"...Vincent May has overstated the figures for ozone-forming pollutant emissions from the Fayette power plant in his recent Postmark..."

Dec. 16, 2003 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Our vehicle miles traveled have quintupled since 1973, but auto emissions..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

Beyond Solar, Austin Energy Not Doing What It Could

"...metro area release about 160 tons per day. Our vehicle miles traveled have quintupled since 1973, but auto emissions..."

Dec. 8, 2003 Postmarks

Naked City

Local leaders want your input on an extensive -- and potentially controversial -- list of smog-fighting strategies.

"...Likely the most controversial among them is mandatory auto emissions testing in Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties; at a..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Where the (Early Action) Rubber Meets the (Clean Air) Road

Local leaders take the first steps toward real-world solutions to our air-quality problems.

"...officials finalize the list of clean-air measures -- from vehicle emissions testing to reformulated gasoline to bike racks and..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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