Obama Directs Agencies to Set Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks
The president called for the rulemaking to be finalized by July 30, 2011 for implementation in 2014.
International Automakers Renew Commitment to National Greenhouse Gas/Fuel Economy Program
Members of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers met at the White House today to offer their continued support of a single national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from motor vehicles for the next 15 years.
Caddo Career & Technology Center Named Tomorrow’s Technician/Chicago Pneumatic School of the Year
School receives nationwide recognition, $10,000 in Chicago Pneumatic tools and $5,000 in WIX Filters.
Commercial Truck Industry Opposes Legislation that Would Shift Authority to Set Fuel Economy Rules
The American Truck Dealers, a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association are opposed to the Senate legislation because the EPA would be granted the authority to set fuel economy standards without considering the impact on the economy and other factors. Under current law, the DOT is required to take these considerations into account when issuing fuel economy rules.
White House Signs Landmark Vehicle Greenhouse Gas/Fuel Economy Rule
The rule was the result of a 2009 agreement between car companies, the state of California and the White House, where the federal government would adopt the California standards and the state would then agree to accept compliance with those standards as then meeting their requirements.
Honeywell Expects Boost to U.S. Turbo Market from New Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards
Honeywell will be launching 15 new turbocharger technologies and boosting more than 100 new engine platforms in 2010 for automakers across the globe, including diesel and gasoline passenger cars, on-highway trucks and off-highway vehicles.
Hankook Tire Strengthens Grassroots Racing Support
Hankook supports motorsports enthusiasts and racers at all levels, and this new program is offering amateur and professional racing enthusiasts alike the chance to earn dollars off Hankook’s Ventus R-S3 or Ventus Z214 DOT R Compound tires based on their performance in specific racing circuits.
Hella Offers New Optical Warning Systems Catalog
Catalog features new LED- and strobe-based warning systems for heavy duty use.
October Mileage Ends Travel Growth Spurt
Estimated at 250.783 billion miles, 2009 mileage is the lowest October total since 2002.
Miles Driven Up Again in September
According to the government, vehicle miles traveled rose from 234.9 billion in September 2008 to 240.7 billion in September 2009.