WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued final approval for a new refrigerant for use in motor vehicle air conditioning systems that does not deplete the ozone layer, which helps protect the environment and people’s health. The new chemical, HFO-1234yf, may now be used in air[Read More…]
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IDOT Secretary Announces 2nd Consecutive Year Illinois Experienced Less Than 1,000 Roadway Fatalities
SPRINGFIELD–(ENWESPF)–February 16, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced that Illinois experienced fewer than 1,000 traffic fatalities in 2010 for the second straight year – reflecting record two-year lows for the state dating to 1921. Data from IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety shows[Read More…]
Toyota Statement in Response to NHTSA/NASA Study
Torrance, CA—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2011. In response to the publication by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of an extensive review of the electronic throttle control systems in Toyota and Lexus vehicles, conducted with the assistance of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Steve St. Angelo, Toyota’s Chief Quality[Read More…]
Results from NHTSA-NASA Study of Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. The U.S. Department of Transportation released results from an unprecedented ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted NASA engineers with expertise[Read More…]
DOE Releases New Analysis Showing Significant Advances in Electric Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2011. The U.S. Department of Energy today released One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 (pdf – 220 kb), an analysis of advances in electric vehicle deployment and progress to date in meeting President Obama’s goal of putting one million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. The analysis[Read More…]
Vice President Biden Announces Plan to Put One Million Advanced Technology Vehicles on the Road by 2015
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2011. Today, Vice President Biden, Chair of the Middle Class Task Force, took the “White House to Main Street Tour” to Greenfield, Indiana, where he visited leading manufacturer Ener1, Inc., which produces advanced lithium-ion battery systems for electric vehicles, grid energy storage and industrial electronics. In his[Read More…]
FTC Offers Tips on Making the Most of Your Auto Warranty
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. Can a dealer void your car’s warranty if you have someone else do routine maintenance on the vehicle? The answer is no, and the Federal Trade Commission wants to make sure consumers know it. Under federal law, it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to refuse[Read More…]
Chevrolet Volt Wins 2011 North American Car of the Year
DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 2011 North American Car of the Year. The North American Car of the Year is selected by a jury of 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the United States, representing newspapers, magazines, websites, television and radio shows. For 2011, the[Read More…]
CDC Study Finds Seat Belt Use Up to 85 Percent Nationally
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2011. Almost 6 out of 7 U.S. drivers surveyed report that they always wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle, according to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seat belt use has become the national norm[Read More…]
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman Picture this: You’re driving down a dark road at night and your headlights automatically dim and adjust so that the lights on the car don’t blind oncoming drivers. That’s just one of the many innovations that sets[Read More…]
