NYC Cab Fuel-Efficiency Rule Challenged in Federal Court

Only 11% of NYC cabs are currently hybrids with the full-size Crown Victoria being the standard. City rules requiring new cabs get 25 mpg after Oct 1, 2008, and 30 mpg after Oct 1, 2009, are being challenged in Federal court claiming only the Federal government can establish such standards.

Carriers Expects Weak Volume

Truck-Crash Deaths Fall 4%

Ford’s Race of the Century

Ford is in a race against time. The automaker is trying to forge a global organization that will cut the cost to bring new products to market before it runs out of cash. This drive for a global focus, rather than a regionally driven model, can be attributed to CEO Alan Mulally. The automaker will win if it can retool U.S. truck plants to sell the same fuel-efficient cars now on sale in Europe. The process is well underway, but the first vehicles to be offered in American will not be until 2010.

Used Trailer Prices Plummet