New Fuel Economy Rules on the Big Vehicles in USA
The George Bush administration is expected to complete its revision of fuel economy rules for pickup trucks, minivans and most sport utility vehicles next week, implementing a new system that would seek better gas mileage.
All automakers would have to comply with the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) system by 2011, the most significant change to the program in three decades.
Under the current system, automakers must maintain an average of 21.6 miles per gallon for their 2006 model year light trucks, a number that grows to 22.2 miles per gallon for 2007 vehicles.
Automakers would need to meet fuel economy targets based on their mix of vehicles. The auto industry, which has fought past attempts to raise fuel economy standards, but expressed support for the plan's direction, said the new system would mean seven straight years of higher gas mileage requirements. General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. have said the current system puts them at a disadvantage against their competitors because sales of large sport utility vehicles must be offset by the sale of smaller light trucks to comply with fuel economy rules.
In 2008, smaller sport utility vehicles like the Toyota RAV 4 would need to reach a target of 26.8 mpg while large vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado would have to hit 20.4 mpg.
Imposing mileage standards would add increased pressure to domestic automakers already struggling with profitability.
Fuel economy rules for big vehicles.
The Rules of the Road
With road rage being so common these days, we should all take a step back and review a few rules of the road. While not taught in most driver education classes or state driver's manuals, these rules will help you be a better driver.
- The left lane is for passing. If you are going to pass, do it quickly and safely. Some states have laws that prohibit "driving" in the left lane, leaving it open for passing only.
- If someone is trying to merge onto the highway and you have room, get into the left lane. This can help avoid an accident or at the least make someone's day a little brighter.
- Be aware of large trucks and their driving styles. Tractor trailers, dump trucks, and other large vehicles can not stop as fast as you can. Keep that in mind the next time you squeeze in front of a truck at the stop light.
Also, heavy trucks while on the highway will slow down while going up large hills but pick up speed on the downhill side. This can lead to a game of leap frog...
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Pickup Trucks and SUV Sales Recovered a Bit
Toyota is enjoying its sales share in the automotive world. Earlier, it was revealed that the September sales of pickup trucks and sport utility vehicle have slightly rebounded. Nonetheless, it is said that the increase in sales is not sufficient to preclude General Motors as well as DaimlerChrysler from losing shares to Toyota.
Several factors like declining gas prices, higher incentives and lower interest rates have contributed much to increase the sales of light trucks. The latter has increased by 1.2 percent. On one hand, passenger car sales dropped by 5.5 percent.
This information was revealed by Ward's AutoInfoBank. Moreover, those automakers that have relied on their pickups and SUVs greatly benefited from the increase.
However, Toyota's sales percentage is soaring like a rocket. In fact, it has surged more than 20 percent and overshadowed other auto giants. According to Jesse Toprak of Edmunds.com, "Toyota has the right image, said,...
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SodaBlast Systems Launches Preferred Contractor Program
Houston, TX (ContentDesk) October 3, 2005 -- SodaBlast Systems (NACE Booth W2535), the Houston company that has pioneered non-invasive baking soda-based paint removal for automobiles announces the formation of its new Preferred Contractor Program.
The Program is designed to allow individuals to own and operate a Soda Blast machine as a private company.Machine ownership and "Preferred Contractor" rights will allow the contractors to offer their service to shops and individuals, giving all enthusiasts and professionals unprecedented access."Knowing the need for this type of service to be offered to shops and collision experts ? not to mention rodders and enthusiasts ? across the country, we are thrilled to be able to make the Soda Blast Machine available in a way that it has never been before," said Benny LeCompte, Vice President of SodaBlast Systems.
"We have chosen to announce this at the NACE Show to take advantage of the largest gathering of collision repair expertise...
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Do Your Part For The Environment, Your Health, And Your Wallet
Vehicle owners nationwide have the same complaint; the high price of gasoline. It's as if you're going to work just to pay for the gas to fill up your tank. Everyone knows when the price of oil goes up, the cost of everything else rises. And the price of keeping your engine running smooth always puts you back in the hole financially.People who dwell in larger cities constantly breathe in poisons released in the air. Research on this pollution problem is well established.
Pollutants coming from cars and trucks are responsible for lung disease, lung cancer and asthma. But that's not all. New research has shown that the poisons coming from our cars and trucks are responsible for increases in many types of cancers, heart disease, and even Alzheimer's disease.An Easy Way to Help Stop Pollution and Save Your LungsA good suggestion would be to find a product that reduces toxicity in the air, while extending the life expectancy of your car's engine. Ideally, the product should be effective...
Do Your Part For The Environment, Your Health, And Your Wallet
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Motor Carriers Need Preparation to Ward off Big Rig Terror Attack
New York, NY (ContentDesk) August 27, 2005 -- Terry M. Evans, Chairman and CEO of Fleet Defender Consulting Services, LLC, told radio listeners this morning that a coordinated terrorist attack using large trucks and/or buses might wreak havoc on the nation's economy if carriers are not prepared to prevent it. As guest of Alfred McComber, on FOX News affiliate WMET's nationally distributed early morning talk show CODE RED!, Mr. Evans warned that we need to do more to get drug-addicted drivers out of trucks, lock down the CDL licensing process, and help fleet owners to implement more physical and operational security in their fleets.Right now, he said, fleet owners are economically discouraged from implementing strong security measures even if they want to do so.Fleet Defender (www.fleetdefender.com) provides the transportation industry with services and support aimed at reducing their exposure to the threat of terrorism..
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Tractor Trailer Underride Accidents.
What is a Tractor Trailer Underride Accident?Tractor-Trailer underride accidents occur when a passenger vehicle, usually the front of the passenger vehicle, enters below the base of the trailer of a large truck (e.g., 18-wheeler). This is particularly possible with small family passenger cars (as opposed to a mini-van or SUV). Unfortunately, the height of the front of the car is insufficient to contact the bed of the truck, often 10 to 20 inches below the bed of the truck. This puts the bed of the truck right at the head-chest level of the passengers within the car. Injuries in these accidents tend to be catastrophic, if not fatal.
Why doesn't the driver just slow down to prevent an underride accident?A tractor-trailer truck is pretty big... so why doesn't the car driver see the tractor trailer in time to prevent a underride accident? Unfortunately, perception and reality meet too late in these circumstances. Often the driver is fooled into thinking that the roadway is clear....
Tractor Trailer Underride Accidents.
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Where to Buy Cheap Used Cars at Bargain Prices!
One of the most important things you can do to purchase a cheap used car at bargain prices is to do your homework. You should check your local classified ads and see what the asking price is for the type of vehicle that you are in the market for. Make sure to get the high and low Blue Book Price on the vehicle that you are interested in. Here are some excellent sources for getting pricing: NADA GUIDES www.nadaguides.comKELLEY BLUE BOOK
Where to Buy Cheap Used Cars at Bargain Prices!
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Temptations and drawbacks of home equity loans.
Once you have built up equity in your home, you have the privilege of applying for a home equity line of credit, which allows you to borrow the money you need.
Most financial insititutions ( banks, savings and loans ) have entered the home equity market, so you have plenty of options when you shop for the best loan.
In effect, a home equity loan is a second mortgage on your home. You usually get a line of credit up to 70 percent or 80 percent of the appraised value...
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Orchids for Sale
Flower lovers grow orchids at home and in huge nurseries around the world. Orchids are beautiful, fascinating flowers, and with over 33,000 different types of species, they offer a huge choice to people using them for decorating and ornamental purposes. A large number of these flowers grow in warm climates. In the U.S. these are abundant in Florida and Hawaii.
Imports from other countries are done from Asia and South America. While some species take as long as ten years to bloom, some hybrids...
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Airsoft Gun Pellets
Airsoft gun pellets come in different shapes, sizes and weights. Most airsoft pellets, also known as BBs (ball bearing) are normally 6mm spherical plastics. There are starch based biodegradable, metal coated, graphite coated, and steel pellets. Airsoft pellets typically weigh from 0.12 to 0.43 g.
6mm pellets, 0.12 g are used by gas and spring weapons but not for high-end AEGs.
The same goes for 0.15 g. 0.20 g standard weights and used by AEGs. 0.23 g is heavy weight for AEGs...
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