Obama officials to outline proposed fuel efficiency rules for new cars and trucksWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Tuesday unveiled its plan to require better gas mileage for cars and trucks and tougher rules on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. Wipro partners with Schneider ElectricNEW DELHI - Indian IT major Wipro Technologies has partnered with global energy management firm Schneider Electric to market its industrial automation solutions in India. Some dealers hold back on new ‘clunkers’ deals until Senate approves additional moneyAs dealerships and car shoppers alike wait for the Senate to decide the fate of “cash for clunkers,” one question reigns: Deal or no deal? Reid says Senate will vote to replenish ‘cash-for-clunkers’ program before August vacationWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is predicting swift approval for an extension of the popular “cash-for-clunkers” program, which is rapidly running out of money after surging demand from consumers eager to purchase new cars with federal help. Democrats scrambling to find enough vote to pass historic climate change legislationWASHINGTON — Democrats scrambled for votes Friday to push through a historic and hotly contested bill to combat global warming and usher in an era of cleaner but more expensive energy. To Republican opponents, it’s the largest tax increase ever. Michelin settles with 17 states over US ads claiming fuel-efficient tires saved moneyNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michelin North America has agreed to pay 17 states a total of $375,000 to settle an investigation into advertising claims last year that its tires could save drivers money because they were fuel efficient, officials said Thursday. Prachanda meets envoys, foreign donorsKATHMANDU - Ambassadors from 16 countries, multinational donors and chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Karen Landgren have jointly called on acting Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda here today amid uncertainties over formation of new government and postponement of the Nepal Development Forum (NDF) meet. |