Stellantis Forks Out $190 Million in US Fuel Economy Fines
Stellantis NV paid $190 million in civil penalties in the first half of 2024 for failing to meet U.S. fuel efficiency standards, filings with regulators showed.
July 19, 2024Real-World Mileage Standard for New Vehicles Rising
WASHINGTON — New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules.
June 7, 2024US Carmakers Hit Record Gas Mileage, but Below Fuel Standard
U.S. automakers achieved a record average of 26 miles per gallon for vehicles made in the 2022 model year, but still fell short of current fuel standards, according to EPA data on Dec. 20.
December 21, 2023Perspective: As EVs Evolve, Don’t Overlook Aerodynamics
Fleets looking to improve the efficiency of their operations should not overlook how improving the aerodynamic properties of their trucks can generate immediate returns.
December 11, 2023Stellantis Petitions to Void California Emissions Agreement
Stellantis NV, owner of the Jeep and Ram brands, is petitioning against emissions standards adopted by California and 13 other states that it says give competitors unfair advantages.
December 7, 2023The Link Between Fuel Efficiency & Safety
Program Aired: November 16, 2 p.m. ET A new, multi-year trucking study has documented how fuel-efficient driving significantly lowers the risk of accidents and critical safety events. Tune into this webinar to hear the dramatic results and learn how one trucking fleet is becoming even safer and more efficient using the ISAAC Coach system.
November 16, 2023Ford Says Strict Fuel Rules Will Cost It $1 Billion in Fines
Ford Motor Co. says it would face $1 billion in fines from 2027 to 2032 under stricter proposed average fuel economy rules that target SUV and truck manufacturers.
October 18, 2023Sustainability Through Fuel Economy Decisions
Program Aired: October 5, 2 p.m. ET MVT Solutions (a subsidiary of Mesilla Valley Transportation) shows the value of a good sustainability program and how it adds profits, saves time, and reduces GHG emissions at a faster rate. The simple 3-step process involves understanding the fleet, testing, and educated implementation. Done correctly, this turns a cost-center into a profit-center.
October 5, 2023Fleets Focus on Driver Performance to Raise Fuel Economy
Trucking companies are increasingly investing in training, technology and incentives to optimize driver performance when it comes to fuel consumption.
June 6, 2023Fuel Economy Flat in 2021, Emissions Down Slightly, Says EPA
Fuel economy for 2021 model year vehicles in the U.S. stayed flat with 2020 as people continued to buy less-efficient trucks and SUVs, according to an annual government report published Dec. 12.
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