2007 engines received a cleaner bill of health than expected, according to a new study released by a group of government and industry organizations including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. The clean diesel technologies used in Continue Reading

The state trucking association in Colorado helped push through its Green Truck and Motor Carrier Economic Development Program, which was recently signed into law. The new law will change how sales tax is calculated on fleets, basing it instead on how many miles are spent in the state. That change, along with Continue Reading

The enviroTruck initiative in Canada, which encourages the use of aerodynamic components on trailers, has gained steam from the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction regulations to be enforced in California. Officials stress the importance of compliance with the regulation, as $37 billion in two-way trade Continue Reading

An in-cab under-bunk air conditioner boasts SmartWay certification and an eco-friendly refrigerant, according to manufacturer Sun Power Technologies. Compact and easily-installed, the unit provides 5,000 BTUs per hour Continue Reading

Two more Michelin tires have been added to the EPA SmartWay program, giving the company more SmartWay-certified tires than any other manufacturer, it claims. The two models recently SmartWay certified include Continue Reading

Customers interested in reducing fuel consumption are considering U.S. EPA SmartWay certified equipment, which can yield a 6.5 percent fuel savings. The EPA SmartWay spec includes the use of side skirts and low rolling resistance tires. Recent legislation Continue Reading

SmartWay certification looks to join the amazing race, beginning in Australia, France, Japan and New Zealand, which are just a few of the countries looking to reduce greenhouse gases from the transportation sector. During a recent international summit, representatives discussed adopting similar programs or strengthening existing ones. Launched in February 2004, the U.S. EPA-led partnership counts among it more than 1,200 members, which collectively are on track to save nearly 550 million gallons of diesel fuel in 2008 alone.

Three Yokohama tire products have gotten a green bill of health from the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program, meaning they have met low rolling resistance criteria. Low rolling resistance tires run cooler, reduce fuel consumption, and, as a result, cut greenhouse gas emissions.