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NewsApril 25, 2014

EPA: Automakers Exceeded Tailpipe Emissions Standards

Automakers mostly exceeded 2012 federal tailpipe emissions standards in the first year of the program with only Jaguar Range Rover falling short, according to an EPA report.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2013

Fuel Economy for Vehicles Sold in U.S. Improves to New Record High

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) released its latest update on average window-sticker fuel economy for vehicles sold in the U.S., noting that this value reached a new record high of 24.9 mpg.

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NewsAugust 6, 2013

University of Michigan Research Says Average U.S. Vehicle Fuel Economy Keeps Improving

The average fuel economy of MY-2013 vehicles sold so far, from Oct. 2012 through July 2013, is 24.7 mpg, which is up 1.2 mpg from MY-2012 vehicles, according to University of Michigan researchers.

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NewsJuly 24, 2013

Ford Joins Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program in India

Ford Motor Company has joined a voluntary greenhouse gas reporting program recently established in India, the automaker announced.

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NewsDecember 6, 2012

DOE and EPA Release 2013 Fuel Economy Guide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have officially released their 2013 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides readers with EPA fuel economy rating information for new vehicles.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichNovember 8, 2012

No Silver Bullet to Fleet Emission Reductions

Vehicle fleets are key contributors to a company’s overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but they do offer a way to make quick emissions reductions. Since most companies replace approximately one-third of their fleet vehicles each year, they can structure selectors to favor more fuel-efficient models; however, there is a limit to this strategy. The reality is that there is no single silver bullet to fleet emissions reduction — it requires a multi-pronged approach.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2012

Energy Department Offers Free Petroleum Reduction Planning Tool for Fleets

WASHINGTON - Fleets can go online to the Dept. of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center website to create a comprehensive reduction plan by using several savings methods.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichSeptember 6, 2012

The Melding of Driver Safety and Fleet Sustainability Initiatives

There are many similarities between eco-driving techniques and safe-driving techniques. In fact, there’s a direct correlation between safe driving and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It’s been proven: the safer the driver, the lower the GHG emissions.

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