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New Fuel Economy Rules on the Big Vehicles
The George Bush administration is expected to complete its revision of fuel economy rules for pickup trucks, minivans and most sport utility vehicles next week, implementing a new system that would seek better gas mileage.
All automakers would have to comply with the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) system by 2011, the most significant change to the program in three decades.
Under the current system, automakers must maintain an average of 21.6 miles per gallon for their 2006 model year light trucks, a number that grows to 22.2 miles per gallon for 2007 vehicles.
Automakers would need to meet fuel economy targets based on their mix of vehicles. The auto industry, which has fought past attempts to raise fuel economy standards, but expressed support for the plan’s direction, said the new system would mean seven straight years of higher gas mileage requirements. General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. have said the current system puts them at a disadvantage against their competitors because sales of large sport utility vehicles must be offset by the sale of smaller light trucks to comply with fuel economy rules.
In 2008, smaller sport utility vehicles like the Toyota RAV 4 would need to reach a target of 26.8 mpg while large vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado would have to hit 20.4 mpg.
Imposing mileage standards would add increased pressure to domestic automakers already struggling with profitability.
New Fuel Economy Rules on the Big Vehicles in USA
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Motorcycle Towing Tips
How to prepare your motorcycle for towing and get to a new destination safe and in one piece? Here is a list of motorcycle towing tips:
Check for damages: To prevent disputes of possible damage during shipment, make a report of any existing damage prior to pickup. You may also want to take dated pictures of your motorcycle. Clean your motorcycle: It will be helpful to you and the driver when inspecting it before towing for any markings or damage.
Special instructions: Have a specific list with any problems your motorcycle may have. You carrier will want to know of such things during the loading and unloading of your motorcycle.
Accessibility: Make sure that both your pick up and drop off locations of your motorcycle are tractor-trailer accessible. Alarm: If your motorcycle has an alarm, please disable it before towing.
Tires: Make sure that your tires are properly inflated and that you don’t have any fluid leaks.
The Battery: Must be secure and the battery cables must be protected from causing an electrical short. Fluids must not be leaking.
Weight: Know the weight of your motorcycle to avoid over billing.
Gas Tank: It’s always a good safety precaution to drain your gas tank and remove your battery. If you are towing your motorcycle in a crate, draining the gas tank is required. Unlock the Steering: Make sure it is unlocked and remove the keys.
Mirrors: If possible, fold them all in.
Forks: Keep them unlocked.
Loose Items: Remove empty saddle bags, glove boxes, etc. These items will not be insured if they are included with your shipment. Inventory Sheet: Maintain an inventory sheet signed by the motorcycle towing company.
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