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August 21, 2010

How low can low rolling resistance go?

Until tires become nothing more than ball bearings, low rolling resistance in a tire has its limits. But we're far from reaching those limits.

Tags: Fuel efficiency, green, Low rolling resistance, Yokohama Avid

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Saturday, August 21, 2010 2:56 PM | » Comments(0)

June 28, 2010

The future may be close for BMW concept vehicle

This concept vehicle is 181.1 inches long, 74.8 inches wide and 48.8 inches high. It has a curb weight of 3,076 pounds.

The recent International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA) ceremony marked the conclusion of the 19th International Automotive Media Competition.

Tags: Concept vehicles, green, Hybrid vehicles, IAMA

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Monday, June 28, 2010 11:00 AM | » Comments(0)

March 30, 2010

What the future holds for fleet tire and maintenance costs

Are automotive fleet trends an indication of the aftermarket? They seem to be.

Tags: Automotive Fleet, Facts Issue, GE Capital, green, Preventive maintenance

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:32 AM | » Comments(0)

January 23, 2010

Tire labeling law will have wide-ranging effect, says King

Rolling resistance standards will impact everyone, says Yokohama's King.

Not everyone sees the rolling resistance labeling law for what it is. Yokohama's Dan King does.

Tags: Dan King, green, NHTSA, Tire labeling, Yokohama Avid

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Saturday, January 23, 2010 6:37 PM | » Comments(0)

November 26, 2009

A Thanksgiving blog for the workaholic in you

Who works on Thanksgiving? That's what I wanted to find out when I checked my e-mails today. There were nine e-mails listed as having been sent Thursday, Nov. 25, 2009.

Tags: European Union, Fuel efficiency, green, SEMA Show

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Thursday, November 26, 2009 12:32 PM | » Comments(0)

October 19, 2009

Schwarzenegger signs bill banning lead wheel weights

On Oct. 11, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 757 into law. The news was not totally surprising given its purpose: to ban the sale -- and installation -- of lead wheel weights throughout the state.

Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, green, Greenhouse gas emissions, Lead-free wheel weights, Right to Repair Act

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Monday, October 19, 2009 9:56 AM | » Comments(0)

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