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MORE RULES

Lucas A. Ferrara
March 20, 2012 16:30

NYC Rules Updates ~ Week Ending March 16, 2012 The following NYC Rules update includes (1) all City agency proposed rules that remain open for written public comment; (2) adopted rules that took effect during the previous week; and (3) adopted rules soon taking effect. Please visit NYC Rules to...

DINGING DRUGGED DRIVING

Lucas A. Ferrara
March 19, 2012 16:00

SCHUMER SECURES FEDERAL FUNDING IN FIGHT TO COMBAT 'DRUGGED DRIVING' - OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF NARCOTICS LIKE OXYCONTIN; INVESTMENT WILL ALLOW POLICE TO IDENTIFY DRUGGED DRIVERS AND SAVE LIVES Schumer Secures Funding Through Senate-Passed Transportation Reauthorization Bill to...

AS GAS PRICES INCREASE, SO GOES FUEL ECONOMY?

Lucas A. Ferrara
March 09, 2012 19:00

EPA Issues 2011 Fuel Economy Trends Report  Fuel economy edges to record high as carbon pollution levels drop to new low The average fuel efficiency for new cars and light duty trucks has increased while the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continue to decrease for the seventh...

PUMPING UP ENGINE AND POWERTRAIN EFFICIENCY

Lucas A. Ferrara
September 28, 2011 20:00

Energy Department Awards $8.4 Million for Projects to Improve Engine and Powertrain Efficiency   Yesterday, Secretary Chu announced $8.4 million over three to four years for suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to develop and demonstrate technologies that increase the efficiency of engines and...

ACCELERATING ELECTRIC

Lucas A. Ferrara
September 12, 2011 19:00

Electric Vehicles in 24 States and Train a Workforce for Advanced Vehicle Development   Last week, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced 16 projects supporting activities in 24 states and the District of Columbia to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in communities...