CARB Proposes Changing Alt-Fuel Vehicle Conversion Rules
The California Air Resources Board may be modifying its alternative fuel conversion certification requirements for new and in-use vehicles. Under the latest proposal, retrofit system manufacturers that sell fewer than 4,500 alternative fuel systems per year in California would qualify for a streamlined application and certification process. The proposal would also reduce testing requirements, especially […]
Auto Manufacturer Association Opposes Rental Recall Bill
An automaker trade group went under severe criticism for going against a bill which would require rental car companies to park all recalled vehicles until they are repaired. At a recent Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, the president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers went under questioning from influential Democratic senators.
Ford Hybrids Vary Fleet Options
Ford is identifying Con-way, Esurance, Quest Diagnostics and AT&T as new customers for its C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid vehicles. The new cars are estimated to save business customers up to 45% in operational costs, according to Ford. Con-way, a North American transportation and logistics services company is adding 1,009 Fusions to its fleet, projecting […]
Car Hacking Risk Encourages New Effort by Auto Regulator
Cars are quickly integrating telematics, connecting to computers and risking hacking threats, prompting the NHTSA to begin focusing on this phenomenon. The new interconnected systems are creating opportunities to enhance vehicle safety and reliability, but also increasing cyber security threats, according to the NHTSA.
Auto Designers Advised to Simplify Infotainment Controls
Automation does not always improve an experience, and car makers working on transforming a dashboard into an entertainment center may have to change their plans. In 2011, four of every five crashes in the U.S. were because of distracted driving, resulting in more than 3,300 deaths and 387,000 injuries.
