NHTSA Says EVs, Hybrids Must Sound an Alert
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will propose a rule requiring electric and hybrid vehicles to sound an alert under certain conditions to make pedestrians aware of their presence. The rule will require all such vehicles to come equipped with a pedestrian safety sound system. The regulation will cover light and low-speed vehicles, motorcycles, buses and heavy-duty trucks.
Ford 1st Automaker Supporting Federal Ban on Driver Cell Phone Use
Ford Motor Co. is the first automaker to publicly support a bill introduced last month in Congress that would ban drivers from using cell phones while behind the wheel. Ford eager to protect in-vehicle technologies such as Sync and MyFord Touch that allow drivers to make hands-free calls and do limited text messages orally.
Diesel Version of Popular Chevrolet Cruze Anticipated to Arrive in 2013
With strict fuel economy standards falling into place and expectations of long-term fuel prices, General Motors is expected to bring a diesel-fueled version of the top selling Chevrolet Cruze to the US market by 2013. It?s expected to get 50 miles per gallon and compete directly with the popular, high mileage Toyota Prius.
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Kelley Blue Book expects used vehicle values for fuel efficient vehicles to drop 15% by year?s end, after shooting up 20% to 25% earlier this year. Declining gas prices are the main influence factor. Post-quake supply constraints of new fuel-efficient vehicles and continued supply constraints of good-condition vehicles due to reduced leasing and trade-ins will also have an effect.
