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Safety•by Staff•August 28, 2014

Video: Group Pushes for Probe of Power Module in Chrysler Vehicles

The Center for Auto Safety petitioned NHTSA for an investigation, alleging that the power module poses a safety threat in millions of Chrysler vehicles built since 2007.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•August 28, 2014

CARB Cracks Down On Violations with Big Fines

The California Air Resources Board has fined the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and DBI Beverage Inc. for environmental violations relating to their diesel fleets.

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Operations•by Staff•August 28, 2014

2015 Tahoe, Suburban Add LTE Connectivity

General Motors is adding OnStar 4G LTE with a standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless phone charging capability, and a hands-free lift-gate to the 2015 Tahoe and Suburban starting in October.

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Operations•by Staff•August 28, 2014

S.C. Utility Begins Adding CNG Trucks

The Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority in South Carolina has begun replacing gasoline-powered Ford F-150 pickup trucks with bi-fuel F-150s as the utility plans to replace its entire fleet in six years, according to its general manager.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•August 28, 2014

Biodiesel Producers Say Delay in Biofuel Mandate Harms Industry

After running nine months behind schedule, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency submitted its final rule for the 2014 renewable fuel standard to the White House.

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Operations•by Staff•August 28, 2014

First 2015 Mustang Rolls Off Production Line

Ford has begun production of its 2015 Mustang at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan, as it celebrates the 50th anniversary and enters the sixth generation of its pony car.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•August 28, 2014

Delay in Biofuel Mandate Hurts U.S. Biodiesel Industry

After running nine months behind schedule, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency submitted its final rule for the 2014 renewable fuel standard to the White House.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•August 28, 2014

City of Chicago Considering E-15 Mandate

A City of Chicago alderman has been pushing a new ordinance that would require most fueling stations in the city to offer the E-15 blend of 85 percent gasoline and 15 percent ethanol.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•August 28, 2014

CNG, LNG Sales Surge in Texas

Sales of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified natural gas (LNG) are surging in Texas, as measured by sharp increases in tax revenue from the alternative fuels, according to the state Comptroller's office.

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Operations•by Staff•August 27, 2014

FedEx Drivers Are Employees Not Contractors, Court Rules

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled two classes of individuals working for FedEx Ground in California and Oregon were misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees.

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