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NewsJanuary 16, 2013

Germany's Schaeffler Shows U.S. Customers How to Meet CAFE Goals

Schaeffler, a developer mobility solutions, will demonstrate its product innovations for engines, transmissions, and chassis applications during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2012

Calif. Air Resources Board Accepts Federal Fuel Economy Standards

The approved amendment, known as a 'deem to comply' measure, acknowledges that the federal vehicle standard satisfies California’s requirements.

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NewsAugust 28, 2012

Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG 2025 Fuel Economy Standards

A total of 13 automakers have announced their support for the standards, according to the administration.

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NewsJune 14, 2012

<i>Black Book</i> Says Seasonal Drop in Resale Values on the Horizon

Resale values have been high for the past two years-plus in the wake of the automotive industry’s 2009 downturn, but recent values haven’t been quite as strong in a number of vehicle categories. As for fleet vehicle segments that are retaining value, core 'fleet' sedans, have resale values that are staying strong.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2012

Automakers Propose Changes to 2017-2025 Emissions Standards

WASHINGTON – The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, whose membership consists of 12 automakers, proposed changes to the Obama administration's proposed 2017-2025 CAFE and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards, specifically how they are required to account for emissions reductions.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2012

CARB Approves New Emissions Rules for MY-2017 Through 2025

LOS ANGELES - Automotive Fleet contacted the California Air Resources Board to find out how these new standards will affect fleet orders and vehicle costs.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2012

MIT Study Says Vehicle Weight Canceled Fuel Economy Gains Between 1980 and 2006

CAMBRIDGE, MA - Knittel found that between 1980 and 2006, the average gas mileage of vehicles sold in the United States increased by slightly more than 15%. During that same period, though, average curb weight of those vehicles increased 26%.

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NewsNovember 17, 2011

DOT & EPA Officially Release 2017 - 2025 Proposed Fuel Economy Standards

WASHINGTON - Public hearings on the new fuel-economy standards will take place in January in Detroit, in Philadelphia, and in San Francisco to allow further public input.

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NewsNovember 14, 2011

POLL: Small Biz Supports Fuel Efficiency Standards for Light-duty Vehicles

In a survey of mostly Independent and Republican business owners, 78% of respondents said they are in favor of standards that require the auto industry to reduce carbon emissions on cars, light-duty trucks, minivans and SUVs.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2011

Administration Delays Releasing CAFE Standards

WASHINGTON - The federal government is delaying the release of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards until mid-November, citing the need for additional time.

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