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February 20, 2012

Geolander SUV: not quite ready for the U.S.

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. will introduce its next-generation SUV tire in Europe in March. The Geolander SUV was developed based on the company's BluEarth technology.

Tags: Fuel efficiency, Geneva Motor Show, SUV tires, Yokohama Geolander

<p>The Fuel Fighter mark made its resurgence last year on the Firestone Affinity Touring OE tire on the Toyota Camry.</p>
January 24, 2012

Bridgestone resurrects Firestone Fuel Fighter

The revitalization of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC's fuel-efficient trademark for the Firestone brand continues.

Tags: Firestone Affinity, Fuel efficiency, Larry Magee, Low rolling resistance, Michael Martini, OE tires

July 6, 2011

Done deal: fuel efficiency labels on new vehicles

Effective Sept. 6, 2011, model year 2013 and later vehicles will come with a mandatory revised fuel economy and environmental window sticker. The label also can be affixed to the remaining portion of 2012 model-year vehicles on an optional basis.

Tags: Fuel efficiency, Green, NHTSA, Original equipment

September 23, 2010

Group demands 60 miles per gallon standard

The Consumer Federation of America is urging President Obama to adopt a car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 miles per gallon by 2025.

Tags: Fuel efficiency

August 21, 2010

B.O.B. blog researches low rolling resistance

It seems like every tire manufacturer is high on lower rolling resistance in a tire. Why not? At the very least, It's good for the environment.

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

April 1, 2010

Feds set aggressive fuel economy standards

The U.S. Department of Transportation, working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has set new, aggressive standards for passenger and light truck fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission levels.

Tags: Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Fuel efficiency, Going green, NHTSA, OE tires

November 26, 2009

What do Thanksgiving and fuel efficiency ratings have in common?

Who works on Thanksgiving? Employees at Wal-Mart Stores do. Europeans do. And so does Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich.

Tags: B.O.B., Fuel efficiency, Green, Wal-Mart

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November 2, 2009

SEMA Show, pre-show: TIA is determined to jointly oversee consumer education program

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) passed a key resolution at its annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nev., during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week.

Tags: Consumer education program, Fuel efficiency, SEMA Show, TIA

June 9, 2009

Michelin says Energy Saver A/S is available

Michelin North America Inc. says its Michelin Energy Saver A/S passenger tire is now available.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Environment, Fuel efficiency, Green technology, Michelin, Passenger tires

June 5, 2009

CTNA names 'fuel savings champion'

Continental Tire North America Inc. has named the "fuel savings champion" of its inaugural "Beat the Best" contest.

Tags: Continental, CTNA, Fuel efficiency, Promotions, Truck tires

May 26, 2009

Toyo wins technical development award

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. has won the Award for Technical Development in cooperation with Honda R&D Co. Ltd.

Tags: Engineering, Fuel efficiency, Technology, Toyo

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