Stories by Lee Schipper

The Energy Bill just signed by President Bush will raise fuel efficiency standards, but they may not fully affect new cars until 2020. That means we won’t see the complete impact until almost 2035, when cars before 2020 will be off the road. My children will be nearing retirement by then. Are we waiting too long? Read the blog.

Miles per gallon isn’t the only factor that matters when comparing vehicle efficiency and transport emissions in different countries. Fuels, technology, and driver behavior matter too.

Lee Schipper on New York City’s Move to Replace the Traditional Crown Victorias. Read more.

City officials lead by example by pedaling to work to promote cleaner and healthier urban transport.

“The rapid rate of growth is more than government institutions are prepared to deal with,” says Mr. Schipper.