Issues
EPA head: New carbon controls on big trucks and buses ‘win for planet’
By Darren Goode
October 25, 2010
…“It’s an OK first start,” said Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Campaign. “On the other hand, they left almost half of the emission reductions on the table.”…
Gov’t pushing more fuel efficiency for trucks
By Ken Thomas
The Associated Press
October 25, 2010
…Dan Becker, director of the safe climate campaign for the Center for Auto Safety, said that while the administration deserves credit for issuing the standards, "the bad news is that the proposal leaves almost half of the pollution savings on the table compared to what the National Academy of Sciences recommended."…
Auto recall speed praised
10/22/2010
NHTSA boss says carmakers making ‘right decisions’
DAVID SHEPARDSON
Detroit News Washington Bureau
Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding Brake Master Cylinder Seal Recall: Selected 2005 to 2007 Acura RL and 2005 to early 2007 Honda Odyssey Vehicles
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced a voluntary safety recall of 471,820 model year 2005 to 2007 Acura RL and model year 2005 to early 2007 Honda Odyssey vehicles to replace a seal in the brake master cylinder.
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Repeats Caution to Owners of Various Recalled Ford Vehicles on Fire Risk
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Contact: Karen Aldana
Tel: 202-366-9550
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today reminded owners of various makes and models of Ford vehicles previously recalled for faulty cruise control systems to make sure they take their vehicles into Ford dealers for repairs. If not repaired, the vehicles can catch fire, even if they are turned off, parked and unattended.
Auto dealers say fuel-economy regulations may hurt sales
By Bloomberg News Service
October 21, 2010
…Car buyers will get a faster return on the extra cost of the technology as fuel prices rise higher than $3 a gallon, said Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Campaign, a Washington group that advocates for policies to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
“The technology does cost more, but it saves more money at the pump,” Becker said….
Climate regulations coming for trucks, buses
By Robin Bravender
October 21, 2010
The Obama administration will propose the first-ever greenhouse gas emission limits for heavy trucks and buses next week.
The proposal will call for a 20 percent reduction in heat-trapping emissions from trucks’ tailpipes, according to Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Campaign….
2005-2008 Nissan Frontier Fuel Gauge
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New U.S. Vehicle Standards Address Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By Josh Voorhees and Robin Bravender
May 19, 2009
…But Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Campaign, said today’s proposal was consistent with the Supreme Court’s Massachusetts v. EPA ruling, which affirmed EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
EPA in the crosshairs
By Robin Bravender
October 19, 2010
…And Jackson’s supporters say she won’t relent under pressure. “She’s up to whatever comes,” said Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Campaign.