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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 21, 2024

What the Industry Got Wrong on EVs

“Electrify, it’s cheaper” was the message pushed relentlessly to fleets over the past five years. We need a new message.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2022

5 Automakers File to Defend California's Emission Standards

Five OEMs — Ford, VW, BMW, Honda and Volvo — filed a motion to intervene on the side of the EPA in California's authority to set its own emissions standards under the Clean Air Act.

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ArticlesNovember 22, 2016

Leaner, Cleaner, and Greener

New greenhouse gas regulations will drive greater use of aerodynamics and light weighting in truck designs — and could accelerate the comeback of hybrid and all-electric drivetrains.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2016

Judge Sets Date for Volkswagen Diesel Engine Fix Update

Volkswagen must provide an update on March 24 about how it will bring its roughly 600,000 diesel cars into compliance with clean air laws, according to a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer.

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Newsby Tom BergJanuary 27, 2015

Study: Clean Diesel Exhaust Safe for Animal Lungs, Probably Humans

Modern diesels burn so cleanly that laboratory rats suffered no lung illnesses during a lengthy study of their exposure to exhaust gases, according to the Health Effects Institute.

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NewsDecember 27, 2011

EPA Finalizes Some 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Dec. 27 finalized the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2).

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NewsDecember 6, 2011

Clean Cities Resource/Tool Tip

Improving your fleet’s fuel economy is a sure-fire way to reduce fuel costs, vehicle emissions and petroleum use. To get started, visit FuelEconomy.gov, the official U.S. government source for fuel economy information.

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NewsNovember 22, 2011

Icom Earns More EPA Certifications for Ford Bi-Fuel Propane Engines

NEW HUDSON, MI – Icom North America, which makes liquid injection propane systems for vehicles, has earned eight additional U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for Ford vehicle bi-fuel propane engines. The certifications pertain to the company's patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems for model-year 2009-2012 Ford light-duty trucks equipped with 5.4- and 4.6-liter engines.

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NewsNovember 21, 2011

Mitsubishi i, Nissan Leaf Top DOE List of Most Fuel-Efficient 2012 Vehicles

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) have released the 2012 Fuel Economy Guide along with the Top 10 EPA-Rated Fuel Sippers list. The all-electric Mitsubishi i and Nissan Leaf top the Top 10 fuel sippers list, which includes electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.

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NewsNovember 17, 2011

Obama Administration Publishes Proposed Fuel Economy Standards

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) on Nov. 16 formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for model-year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks.

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