Corporate Average Fuel Economy

To some people, cars are more than just the sum of their parts. Ever since 1970 the United States Government has been placed crippling restrictions on sports vehicles. On December 2nd, 1970, Congress voted to pass a bill that would establish the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate and standardize the auto industry in order to protect the environment from pollution. From 1970 until now there have been thousands of vehicle emissions and fuel consumption regulations that have put substantial amounts of stress on automakers and their consumers. All of these laws were set in place to help protect the environment and reduce pollution; but now it seems like they are just more excuses for the government to tax you. I recently watched a documentary about sports cars featuring Eric Bana, Jay Leno, Dr. Phil, and Jeremy Clarkson. The film strived to demonstrate that some people don’t see cars as just modes of transportation; they see them as living beings. Eric Bana used to have a 1974 Ford Falcon XB Coupe that he had ever since he was fifteen. Eric puts his blood,…

• POLITICAL: Various Indian states offered incentives to set the production in their land. Export of car is growing especially in Asia and Africa. Tax reduction are applied to specific vehicle such as UV and MPV. • ECONOMICAL: Asia is the fastest growing automotive market. Global recession impacted the industry and limited the available founding. Pricing and exchange rates impact the production and would set barriers to export in other countries, such as Africa. • SOCIAL: India population is…

Depression in November 1973. The aviation industry felt the same quake: domestic airline traffic decreased 5% in 1973. The Congressional Hearing on alternative fuels for aviation during the second session of the 98th Congress revealed just how heavy the effect was on airlines. Consuming 6% of the nation’s petroleum product, the civil aviation sector had tripled its energy consumption in the previous decade, thanks to the groundbreaking advent of the jet age, when bigger and faster passenger…

car's engine. If the timing belt is not replaced and it fails, major internal components of your vehicle could be damaged and the repair - costly. Heat, not cold weather, can mostly affect the life of your car battery. During summer months, be sure to check your battery regularly and keep the battery terminals clean and free of dirt, as dirt can drain your car's battery and inhibit current flow. During these challenging economic times, gas mileage and cost can also be a concern. To cut down on…

These cars have designed for fuel efficiency, which is the number one attraction for its customers, and the demand for trucks and SUVs shrank. Lack of public support and fewer customer demands, Ford and GM had closed their electric car technological innovation in 2002. In 2001, another biggest threat came to the American market was the introduction of environmental friendly Toyota Prius, which pull large number of buyers in US, which resulted to an overwhelming sales. To combat, Ford had…

longer, and more often, which helped our world begin developing into the global economy that it now is. Today, one of the biggest concerns when it comes to the environment and economy is the use of automobiles and the fuels that they burn. With the rise of gas prices, new fuel efficiency standards, and the ever-present concern of global warming and its’ effect on the planet, automobile efficiency, it seems, is more important than ever. A lot of energy goes into making a car run. First, the…

Ways To Increase Your Truck Mileage While fuel prices are hiking up at a rapid speed, looking for fuel-efficient alternatives have become imperative. Many people tradeoff their large vehicles with something that utilizes less fuel. But, you run a goods carrier company, you need trucks and trailers, so trading them with other vehicles is not an option here. Therefore, increasing the truck’s fuel mileage is probably the best solution here. To do so, you just need to make some improvements and…

understood, marketers can make a more informed choice on how to persuade consumers into making smarter decisions. Discussing the topic of climate change can escalate into so much more. The question is: To what extent is the US market for electric cars, high MPG, hybrid cars, and hybrid trucks driven by consumers’ understanding of climate change, environment, ‘range anxiety’, and government’s role in the market? The average American consumer can use this information to make informed decisions on…

Technological breakthroughs have been made in every field from medicine to transportation. On average, pieces of technology are getting smaller and more powerful. These changes are happening because of a better understanding of how to utilize different components and the manufacturing process has also become more efficient. The strides in the different fields have created a lot of positive and negative results which not only affects the environment, but also the consumers as well. Some people…

With gasoline prices steadily on the rise, many commuters are finding it more and more difficult to justify spending their hard earned money on the high cost of fuel rather than other necessities, including food and electricity. With that in mind, there are five simple steps that you can take to help stretch your dollar a little bit farther when it comes to your car’s fuel consumption. Carpool. If you have children who are in school, consider sharing the driving responsibility with other…