The Latest...Details of proposal to combine fuel-economy and GHG limits released07-Oct-2009 20:17 GMT
There are more than a few pieces of controversy buried in the Obama administration’s 600-plus-page proposed rule (excluding supporting documents) dictating a uniform U.S. standard for tailpipe emissions of greenhouse gases and for fuel economy for MY2012 through 2016.
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Congress looks with favor on fuel-cell funding
21-Sep-2009 21:42 GMT
Last May, the U.S. Department of Energy slashed the federal budget request for hydrogen fuel-cell research in 2010 by $100 million to $68 million. As the DOE changes its posture toward fuel-cell research, Congress considers a move to restore funding.
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SAE recommended practice puts new shine on corrosion testing
08-Sep-2009 16:29 GMT
Offering a range of tests covering a large number of variables, a new SAE recommended practice, J2721, aims to improve the corrosion resistance of parts and assemblies used in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and buses.
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Progress uncertain on NHTSA ejection mitigation rulemaking
14-Aug-2009 20:19 GMT
NHTSA has an Oct. 1, 2009, deadline to publish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) on ejection mitigation, but none had been proposed as of mid-August.
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R-1234yf demonstrates safety; 'same line' installation possible
15-Jul-2009 20:58 GMT
Proposed new auto A/C refrigerant passes flammability risk assessment by Honeywell. Phase-in R-1234yf systems could be installed on same assembly line as continuing production R-134a systems, according to Visteon analysis.
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