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What idle reduction technologies are available for heavy-duty vehicles?

by GNHCCC | Oct 20, 2016 | Question of the Month, Vehicles

Heavy-duty vehicle idling, or running a vehicle’s engine while it is not in motion, occurs for a number of reasons, including temperature control during required rest stops, powering electronic equipment, and to avoid cold starting the vehicle. According to...

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and GHG Emissions Standards

by GNHCCC | Sep 20, 2016 | Laws & Incentives, Question of the Month, Vehicles

What are the current and future medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), greenhouse gas (GHG)...

What are the current and future light-duty vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards?

by GNHCCC | Aug 20, 2016 | Fuel Efficiency, Laws & Incentives, Question of the Month, Vehicles

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), light-duty vehicles (LDVs) emit nearly 60% of transportation-related GHG emissions and use more than half of all petroleum transportation fuel in the United States. In 1975, Congress enacted the Energy...

What are the key considerations when installing ethanol equipment at a fueling station?

by GNHCCC | Jul 21, 2016 | Question of the Month

Question of the Month: What are the key considerations when installing ethanol equipment at a fueling station? Answer: For those new to ethanol fueling, installing the necessary infrastructure may be unchartered territory. From fuel specifications to dispensing...

What vehicle tire strategies and technologies are available to save fuel?

by GNHCCC | Jun 22, 2016 | Question of the Month

Question of the Month: What vehicle tire strategies and technologies are available to save fuel?   Answer: It’s easy to understand why tires are essential to a vehicle, but tires also play an important role in your vehicle’s fuel economy. Tires affect...

What are the various vehicle weight classes and why do they matter?

by GNHCCC | Apr 21, 2016 | Question of the Month, Vehicles

How do I know which Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard applies to my vehicle? What are the state emissions testing requirements for my vehicle? Would a medium-duty vehicle qualify for the plug-in electric drive motor vehicle tax credit? To answer these...
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