January 24, 2013
BAF received approvals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Landi Renzo said it has also received EPA approval for its 2013 vehicle lineup.
Tags: CNG, CARB, CNG conversion, EPA, BAF, bi-fuel, Landi Renzo USA, ship-thru, underbody tank
December 12, 2012
The EPA said there are 65 vehicle models of pickups, minivans and vans with combined city/highway fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg or greater, as compared to only 38 models five years ago.
Tags: Emissions, EPA, National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory
According to the agencies, new in the 2013 guide is a second top 10 list of the most efficient vehicles, separating conventional gasoline and diesel powertrain models from alternative-fuel, plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains.
Tags: Department of Energy, EPA, fuel economy
December 4, 2012
Altech-Eco obtained Certificates of Conformity from the EPA for its CNG bi-fuel and dedicated conversion systems for the 2013 Ford 6.2L V8 F-250/350 pickups.
Tags: CNG, Altech-Eco, CNG conversion, EPA, bi-fuel, Ford F-350, Ford F-250, 2013-MY
November 8, 2012
These waivers are applicable if ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel is not available and will not apply to a subset of newer products that could be damaged by the high sulfur fuel.
Tags: clean diesel, EPA, Hurricane Sandy
Hyundai and Kia said procedural errors at the automakers’ joint testing operations in Korea led to incorrect fuel economy ratings.
Tags: reimbursement, Hyundai, 2011-MY, EPA, fuel economy, 2012-MY, 2013-MY, Kia
August 29, 2012
The study found that 46% of owners of heavy-duty trucks that are one model-year old report experiencing some type of engine-related problem, up from 42% in 2011.
Tags: J.D. Power, heavy-duty trucks, EPA, heavy-duty engine
August 28, 2012
A total of 13 automakers have announced their support for the standards, according to the administration.
Tags: Regulations, NHTSA, fuel efficiency, Obama Administration, EPA, CAFE standards
June 27, 2012
The 2013 Taurus' fuel economy is enhanced by a number of technologies inside the vehicle.
Tags: Ford Taurus, EPA, fuel economy, 2013-MY, Ford Motor Co.
April 9, 2012
E15 is not permitted for use in motor vehicles built prior to 2001-MY and in off-road vehicles and equipment, such as boats and lawn and garden equipment.
Tags: Gasoline, Ethanol, EPA, ethanol blends, 2001-MY
February 13, 2012
WASHINGTON – The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, whose membership consists of 12 automakers, proposed changes to the Obama administration's proposed 2017-2025 CAFE and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards, specifically how they are required to account for emissions reductions.
Tags: NHTSA, CAFE, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, EPA, CAFE standards
November 18, 2011
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have released their 2012 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides users with fuel economy and emissions information for 2012-MY vehicles.
Tags: Department of Energy, EPA, fuel economy label, 2012 Fuel Economy Guide
November 17, 2011
WASHINGTON - Public hearings on the new fuel-economy standards will take place in January in Detroit, in Philadelphia, and in San Francisco to allow further public input.
Tags: DOT, EPA, CAFE standards
July 29, 2011
WASHINGTON - The administration's new program proposes vehicle performance equivalent to 54.5 mpg or 163 grams/mile of CO2 by MY-2025.
Tags: fuel economy, fuel economy standards, CAFE standards, EPA, NHTSA
June 27, 2011
WASHINGTON - Administration officials met with representatives from Detroit’s Big Three automakers to discuss the plan for a CAFE standard for 2025 and determine the associated costs.
Tags: MPG, fuel economy standards, EPA, CAFE standards
May 26, 2011
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new fuel economy labels, the first overhaul of the labels since the program began 30 years ago.
Tags: DOT, fuel economy standards, EPA, fuel economy, fuel economy label, window sticker
January 27, 2011
The EPA granted the waiver after reviewing recently completed testing and data on E15’s effect on emissions from specific vehicles.
Tags: Ethanol, EPA
The deadline for proposing new standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks has been set to Sept. 1, 2011.
Tags: DOT, CARB, GHG, EPA, fuel economy
November 11, 2010
Overall, the best fuel economy performers are hybrids, but the 2011 fuel economy leaders also include fuel efficient clean diesels as well as gasoline models.
Tags: diesel, Department of Energy, hybrid electric vehicles, EPA, fuel economy
November 4, 2010
The synthetic diesel, certified for use in cars up to a 35-percent blend, is made from crop materials such as sugarcane and sorghum, making it more similar in origin to ethanol than to traditional biodiesel.
Tags: Biodiesel, EPA
September 2, 2010
Pricing for the all-inclusive CNG option includes a dedicated CNG system, a natural gas-capable Vortec 6.0L V-8 engine and HD trailering equipment.
Tags: CNG, EPA, General Motors Corp.
August 26, 2010
Draft proposals for commercial medium- and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles and work truck fuel efficiency standards go to the White House, but details are vague.
Tags: DOT, Medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, EPA
July 22, 2010
The new ISX11.9 is an expansion of Cummins heavy-duty engine product line and will commence with full production in August.
Tags: CARB, diesel engines, EPA
July 15, 2010
The Edge has an EPA-estimated 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (front-wheel drive). The standard 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 285 horsepower, best-in-class among V6 competitors and 20 more horsepower than the outgoing Edge.
Tags: EPA, fuel economy
The automaker says it will deliver CNG-powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans to fleet customers starting this fall.
Tags: CNG, CARB, EPA, Alternative Fuels, General Motors Corp.
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