Transcript: U.S. DOT PROPOSES NEW TIRE FUEL EFFICIENCY RATINGS FOR AMERICAN CONSUMERS

INDSTRY GROUP 99
Regulatory Intelligence Data
06-18-2009
The U.S. Department of Transportation today proposed a new, consumer- friendly
replacement tire label which would include, for the first time, information
about the tire's impact on fuel economy and CO2 emission reductions. Tires
with lower rolling resistance - and proper inflation pressure - can contribute
to improved fuel economy. In addition to the new fuel efficiency ratings,
the proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
also would provide consumers with two other key pieces of tire performance
information - wet weather traction and tread wear. All three ratings would
be prominently displayed on a removable ...

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