by GNHCCC | Jun 5, 2017 | Fuel Efficiency, Question of the Month, Vehicles
How can I improve my gas mileage while driving this summer? Answer: Whether you are taking a summer road trip or just running errands around town, there are things you can do to improve your fuel economy and save money on fuel in the summertime. You may notice an...
by GNHCCC | Apr 4, 2017 | Fuels, News, Vehicles
In September 2015 Volkswagen (VW) publicly admitted to secretly and deliberately installing “defeat devices” – software designed to cheat emissions tests and deceive federal and state regulators. It affected nearly 500,000 VW and Audi branded...
by GNHCCC | Dec 20, 2016 | Fuel Efficiency, Question of the Month, Vehicles
Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the...
by GNHCCC | Nov 3, 2016 | Fuels, News, Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced 55 routes that will serve as the basis for a national network of “alternative fuel” corridors spanning 35 states. Though the network is nearly 85,000 miles long, more miles will be...
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...
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)...
