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BMW i8 powertrain voted 2015 International Engine of the Year

(BMW) The sophisticated plug-in hybrid powertrain of the ;BMW i8 sports car ;has been rated the top engine in this year’s ;International Engine of the Year Awards, the official award of British publication ;Engine Technology International. The i8’s powertrain consists…

Why Obama’s pick for EPA should not be confirmed

Obama’s pick for EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy, is being praised for her role in developing the Obama administration’s fuel economy standards. Roll Call reports that McCarthy “oversaw… stricter fuel economy standards for cars and trucks.” NPR says “she played a…

Obama campaign releases ad citing moral, Biblical background for administration policies

The Obama campaign on Saturday quietly released a web video featuring President Obama talking about his faith. The video includes various faith leaders describing how there is moral, even Biblical, backing for his policies on issues ranging from higher taxes…

Massachusetts gears up as car repair battle goes to the ballot

Barry Steinberg opened his auto repair shop in Watertown, Mass., in 1974, and for decades he says his mechanics could fix any problem on any car. “We have a great group of guys,” he said as he walked the floor…