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Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: Is CAFE Up to Standards?By Congressional Research Service Library of CongressOne of the least controversial provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-163) established corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars. As oil prices rose, there was little expectation that manufacturers would have any difficulty complying with the standards. However, oil prices softened and the demand for small cars diminished. In response to petitions from manufacturers facing stiff civil penalties for noncompliance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) relaxed the standard for model years 1986-1989.
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- Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Serves as the leading advocacy group for the automobile industry on public policy matters.
- Association des Constructeurs Europeens d' Automobiles
- Association of International Automobile Manufacturers
- Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association
- Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association Represents manufacturers of motor vehicle componenets, tools and equipment, automotive chemicals and related products.
Government Resources
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics Features airline, highway, boating and other transportation statistics.
- Federal Highway Administration Includes legislation and regulations.
- Fuel Economy Features gas mileage, emissions and pollution ratings for new and used cars and trucks. Includes gasoline prices as well as information on tax incentives for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Features recalls and automobile safety information.
- U.S. Department of Transportation Features safety information, dockets and more.
Laws
- Highways Codes U.S. Code, Title 23.
- Highways Regulations Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 23.
- Railroads Codes U.S. Code, Title 45.
- Transportation Codes U.S. Code, Title 49.
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- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Features vehicle ratings, safety reports and crash tests.
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- Automobiles & Transportation Equipment Industry News (WNS-AT)
- Automotive Engineering International (DJI) (AUTOENG)
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- Automotive Parts International (AUTOPTI)
- Autoparts Report (AUTOPTR)
- Code of Federal Regulations (FTRAN-CFR)
- Department of Transportation Board of Contract Appeals Decisions (FGC-DOTCAB)
- Electric Vehicles, Energy Network Online Today (EVENWOLT)
- Federal Cases (FTRAN-CS)
- Federal Register (FTRAN-FR)
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- Law Reviews (TRAN-TP)
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- Motor Age (MOTORAGE)
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- PDS's Japan Auto Industry Survey (PDSJAIS)
- PRS Automotive Service (AUTOSERV)
- Surface Transportation Board Decisions (FTRAN-STB)
- U.S. Code Annotated (FTRAN-USCA)
- Ward's Auto World (WRDAUTOWLD)
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