Tag Archive for ‘gas’

Meeting Stricter Policy Through Sustainability

Last year, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a groundbreaking announcement about their efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for heavy trucks and buses. As Washington tightens standards, the impact of reducing weight, a largely uncharted area with a great potential for growth and [...]

The Tragic Cost of Wasteful Tax Policy on Michigan’s Highways

According to a national transportation research group, poor road conditions cost Michigan motorists over $2 billion annually. These costs harm Michigan families and damage the competitiveness of Michigan businesses. Instead of directing funds to this important need, federal policies are diverting taxpayer dollars to wasteful purposes and Michigan citizens and businesses are paying more in [...]