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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Violent Flash Mobs Lead to Curfew in Philly
Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia says -- violent flash mobs have wreaked havoc long enough.
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Stocks Up and Down: What's next For the Fed?
U.S. stocks remained unstable and constantly shifting after the Federal Reserve announced it would keep interest rates low in the next two years.
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Locations for 30 New York State 9/11 Exhibits Announced
Locations Will Open the Week of August 29 and Run Through End of September
Governor Andrew Cuomo, the New York State Museum, and the today announced the locations for thirty "New York Remembers" exhibitions that are being organized as part of a statewide recognition of the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
The exhibitions will give New Yorkers a place to remember the victims of September 11th and honor the countless heroes who came from all corners of the state to help in the clean-up and recovery efforts. The exhibitions will feature historical artifacts from the collections of the State Museum and National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Each location will open during the week of August 29th and continue until the end of September. All will be open on Sunday, September 11th.
Many of the artifacts being exhibited have never been seen by the public, including: the trailer used by families visiting Ground Zero that includes photographs and messages; damaged emergency vehicles and other vehicle parts; aluminum and glass from the buildings; religious "symbol steel" created by the workers at the site; and airplane fragments including landing gear and engine parts. The stories behind all the artifacts will be told as part of the exhibitions.
"Every community across New York felt the impact of the senseless acts of terrorism that claimed thousands of lives just one decade ago," Governor Cuomo said.
"These exhibitions will give New Yorkers in towns, villages, and cities all across the state a gathering place to once again stand as one community to make sure we never forget those who lost their lives on September 11th and to embrace the spirit of unity that brought us together on that day of devastating tragedy."
Each location will open during the week of August 29th and continue until the end of September. All will be open on Sunday, September 11th.
Many of the artifacts being exhibited have never been seen by the public, including: the trailer used by families visiting Ground Zero that includes photographs and messages; damaged emergency vehicles and other vehicle parts; aluminum and glass from the buildings; religious "symbol steel" created by the workers at the site; and airplane fragments including landing gear and engine parts. The stories behind all the artifacts will be told as part of the exhibitions.
"Every community across New York felt the impact of the senseless acts of terrorism that claimed thousands of lives just one decade ago," Governor Cuomo said.
"These exhibitions will give New Yorkers in towns, villages, and cities all across the state a gathering place to once again stand as one community to make sure we never forget those who lost their lives on September 11th and to embrace the spirit of unity that brought us together on that day of devastating tragedy."
Joe Daniels, President of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, said, "As we approach the tenth anniversary of 9/11, people from all around the state, country, and world will reunite to remember how we were all affected by the attacks. We're grateful for the opportunity to help the State of New York tell the story of 9/11 through some of our authentic artifacts from the World Trade Center. This comprehensive statewide exhibition will give New Yorkers the chance to pay tribute to those killed on 9/11 and recognize the global outpouring of compassion we saw in the minutes, days, and weeks that followed."
"Every New Yorker should know what happened on 9/11. Through New York Remembers, citizens in communities across the State will be better able to reflect on and understand our tragic and shared history of September 11, 2001. The Regents and I believe that these are compelling exhibits which bring the scope and reach of the State Museum's artifacts and images to all New Yorkers," stated Dr. John B. King, Jr., New York State Education Commissioner.
Paula Berry, 9/11 Memorial Board Member and family member, commented, "We have an obligation to preserve and share the history of 9/11 with as many people as possible. Our hope is this exhibition will serve as a reminder of what happened that day, a representation of how we came together as a city, state, and nation, and a symbol of the love we will always feel for those we lost, including David, my husband."
Lee A. Ielpi, President of the September 11th Families' Association said, "I've committed the past ten years to ensuring that the stories of September 11th are kept alive. I want to honor the memory of all of the victims of those terrorist attacks, including my son Jonathan, and I want people to remember the tens of thousands of people who reached out to help total strangers on the 11th and in the aftermath. I strongly believe we need to teach young people everywhere about all aspects of 9/11."
"The Tenth Anniversary of 9/11 will be a very emotional time for all of us who lost loved ones on that terrible day. The 'New York Remembers' exhibitions will allow many others around the state to join with the thousands of families who were directly affected as we pause and reflect on what was lost and how our world has changed. Both the educational aspects of the exhibits and the presence of important artifacts from the site will allow people to pay tribute and remember the terrible tragedy of that day in a very personal and real way. I applaud the Governor and New York State Museum for supporting this effort and hope that people will take advantage of this very special opportunity to bear witness to the events of 9/11 for the time that these exhibits are available," stated Tom Rogér, father of Jean Rogér, an American Airlines Flight 11 Flight attendant killed on September 11, 2001.
Alice M. Greenwald, Director of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, said, "In advance of the 9/11 Memorial Museum opening in 2012, we're proud to have this opportunity to display some of our treasured artifacts across New York state. Authentic objects are crucial to understanding the story of 9/11, from the profound loss to the extraordinary heroism and depths of compassion. These exhibits will be an important learning opportunity for people of all ages, and a fitting tribute to the many who perished at the World Trade Center on that terrible morning ten years ago."
"Every New Yorker should know what happened on 9/11. Through New York Remembers, citizens in communities across the State will be better able to reflect on and understand our tragic and shared history of September 11, 2001. The Regents and I believe that these are compelling exhibits which bring the scope and reach of the State Museum's artifacts and images to all New Yorkers," stated Dr. John B. King, Jr., New York State Education Commissioner.
Paula Berry, 9/11 Memorial Board Member and family member, commented, "We have an obligation to preserve and share the history of 9/11 with as many people as possible. Our hope is this exhibition will serve as a reminder of what happened that day, a representation of how we came together as a city, state, and nation, and a symbol of the love we will always feel for those we lost, including David, my husband."
Lee A. Ielpi, President of the September 11th Families' Association said, "I've committed the past ten years to ensuring that the stories of September 11th are kept alive. I want to honor the memory of all of the victims of those terrorist attacks, including my son Jonathan, and I want people to remember the tens of thousands of people who reached out to help total strangers on the 11th and in the aftermath. I strongly believe we need to teach young people everywhere about all aspects of 9/11."
"The Tenth Anniversary of 9/11 will be a very emotional time for all of us who lost loved ones on that terrible day. The 'New York Remembers' exhibitions will allow many others around the state to join with the thousands of families who were directly affected as we pause and reflect on what was lost and how our world has changed. Both the educational aspects of the exhibits and the presence of important artifacts from the site will allow people to pay tribute and remember the terrible tragedy of that day in a very personal and real way. I applaud the Governor and New York State Museum for supporting this effort and hope that people will take advantage of this very special opportunity to bear witness to the events of 9/11 for the time that these exhibits are available," stated Tom Rogér, father of Jean Rogér, an American Airlines Flight 11 Flight attendant killed on September 11, 2001.
Alice M. Greenwald, Director of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, said, "In advance of the 9/11 Memorial Museum opening in 2012, we're proud to have this opportunity to display some of our treasured artifacts across New York state. Authentic objects are crucial to understanding the story of 9/11, from the profound loss to the extraordinary heroism and depths of compassion. These exhibits will be an important learning opportunity for people of all ages, and a fitting tribute to the many who perished at the World Trade Center on that terrible morning ten years ago."
Additional comments by various New York City officials were published in a related article, which can be read at the following link: http://fromthegman.blogspot.com/2011/08/national-911-memorial-and-museum-to.html
All of the objects are being moved and installed with existing state resources, including resources from the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, Thruway Authority, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and Division of Military and Naval Affairs. The locations of the exhibitions are either in a public building or space, or have been provided to the state at no cost.
The following is a list of exhibition locations:
Buffalo:
Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College
Syracuse:
The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Utica:
Mohawk Valley Community College
Watertown:
Dulles State Office Building
Binghamton:
Binghamton University
Stony Brook:
Stony Brook University
Jamestown:
Jamestown Municipal Building
Niagara Falls:
The Conference Center Niagara Falls
Batavia:
City Hall
Geneva:
Geneva Public Library
Auburn:
Cayuga Community College
Elmira:
Clemens Center
Ithaca:
Rothschild Building at Ithaca Commons
Plattsburgh:
City Hall
Monticello:
Sullivan County Government Center
Middletown:
SUNY Orange
Poughkeepsie:
Dutchess Community College
Saratoga Springs:
City Center
Amsterdam:
Riverfront Center
Suffern:
SUNY Rockland Community College
Norwich:
Council of the Arts
Oneonta:
Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College
Hudson:
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Lake Placid:
Lake Placid Convention Center
Potsdam:
SUNY Potsdam
Rochester:
Rochester Museum and Science Center
White Plains:
White Plains Library
Mahopac:
Mahopac Library
Rockville Centre:
Recreation Center
Albany:
State Museum/Empire State Plaza
With more than 2,000 artifacts, the New York State Museum is the nation's largest repository of objects recovered from the World Trade Center site after September 11, 2001. Within weeks of the attacks, State Museum staff documented the operations at the WTC site and later spent countless hours at the WTC Recovery Operation at Fresh Kills where all the material was inspected. In the 10 months that followed the attacks, the FBI and NYPD recovered over 50,000 pieces of personal property. The museum also documented the Fresh Kills operation with hundreds of photographs, interviews, and films.
The FBI and NYPD transferred all artifacts to the Museum after they were designated non-essential to the crime scene as neither criminal evidence nor personal property. Items include rescue artifacts, building pieces, everyday artifacts, and other objects from the site. No object collected from Fresh Kills by the State Museum was kept if it could be identified as owned by an individual. Vehicles like a FDNY truck were signed over to the State Museum by the FDNY via a deed of gift by the specific agency. Forty-nine pieces of the two airplanes that crashed into the towers were transferred to the State Museum by the FBI. These include fuselage, interior, and engine parts.
The State Museum also has a significant collection of sympathy material from the New York City area, New York State, and across the world.
The following is a list of exhibition locations:
Buffalo:
Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College
Syracuse:
The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Utica:
Mohawk Valley Community College
Watertown:
Dulles State Office Building
Binghamton:
Binghamton University
Stony Brook:
Stony Brook University
Jamestown:
Jamestown Municipal Building
Niagara Falls:
The Conference Center Niagara Falls
Batavia:
City Hall
Geneva:
Geneva Public Library
Auburn:
Cayuga Community College
Elmira:
Clemens Center
Ithaca:
Rothschild Building at Ithaca Commons
Plattsburgh:
City Hall
Monticello:
Sullivan County Government Center
Middletown:
SUNY Orange
Poughkeepsie:
Dutchess Community College
Saratoga Springs:
City Center
Amsterdam:
Riverfront Center
Suffern:
SUNY Rockland Community College
Norwich:
Council of the Arts
Oneonta:
Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College
Hudson:
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Lake Placid:
Lake Placid Convention Center
Potsdam:
SUNY Potsdam
Rochester:
Rochester Museum and Science Center
White Plains:
White Plains Library
Mahopac:
Mahopac Library
Rockville Centre:
Recreation Center
Albany:
State Museum/Empire State Plaza
With more than 2,000 artifacts, the New York State Museum is the nation's largest repository of objects recovered from the World Trade Center site after September 11, 2001. Within weeks of the attacks, State Museum staff documented the operations at the WTC site and later spent countless hours at the WTC Recovery Operation at Fresh Kills where all the material was inspected. In the 10 months that followed the attacks, the FBI and NYPD recovered over 50,000 pieces of personal property. The museum also documented the Fresh Kills operation with hundreds of photographs, interviews, and films.
The FBI and NYPD transferred all artifacts to the Museum after they were designated non-essential to the crime scene as neither criminal evidence nor personal property. Items include rescue artifacts, building pieces, everyday artifacts, and other objects from the site. No object collected from Fresh Kills by the State Museum was kept if it could be identified as owned by an individual. Vehicles like a FDNY truck were signed over to the State Museum by the FDNY via a deed of gift by the specific agency. Forty-nine pieces of the two airplanes that crashed into the towers were transferred to the State Museum by the FBI. These include fuselage, interior, and engine parts.
The State Museum also has a significant collection of sympathy material from the New York City area, New York State, and across the world.
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Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jim Watson, United States Navy
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Ron Bloom to Leave White House Post
Harvard Grad Served as Assistant to the President for Manufacturing Policy
WASHINGTON – The White House has announced that Ron Bloom will be stepping down from his position as the Assistant to the President for Manufacturing Policy at the end of August.
“For the past two and a half years, Ron Bloom’s leadership and expertise has helped us put America’s automakers back on the road to recovery, launch new partnerships to make our manufacturers more competitive, and set aggressive fuel economy standards that will save consumers and businesses money at the pump,” said President Obama.
“I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve under President Obama and alongside so many talented individuals who worked tirelessly to strengthen the economy and help communities across the nation,” said Bloom.
“We’ve faced many tough choices and dealt with numerous challenges over the past two and a half years -- from restructuring the American auto industry to developing historic fuel efficiency standards. I am confident in this Administration’s ability to build on these accomplishments and continue our efforts to revitalize the manufacturing sector.”
Since September of 2009, Ron Bloom has coordinated the Obama administration’s manufacturing policy. Prior to assuming this role, he served at the Department of the Treasury on the President’s Task Force on the Automotive Industry. In this capacity, he helped lead the restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler LLC, and led the Treasury’s oversight of the companies since that time, including GM’s IPO.
Bloom also played a key role in the recent agreement between the federal government and leading automakers to raise light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. Over the life of the program, these standards will save consumers $1.7 trillion and reduce oil consumption by an estimated 12 billion barrels.
Prior to joining the Treasury Department, Bloom served as a Special Assistant to the President of the United Steelworkers. His responsibilities included the Union’s collective bargaining program in its core jurisdictions, with an emphasis on the particular issues facing the Steelworkers in its dealings with companies facing financial difficulties or undertaking corporate transactions. He also coordinated the Union’s relationships with investors, in both public and private companies.
Bloom, 56, was born in New York City. He received his undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and graduated with distinction from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Bloom will be returning to his long-time residence of Pittsburgh, PA to take the opportunity to spend more time with his family.
Movement to Change Electoral College Policies Gaining Steam?
California becomes the largest state to join the push to award electoral college votes to whomever wins the national popular vote.
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Japan Rocked by Nuclear Cover-up Allegations
According to reports, the Japanese government allowed evacuees to walk right into the heart of the contamination zone, and stay.
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London Riots Spreading: Cameron Calls Emergency Session
London riots escalate, spreading to cities around UK. PM vowed to confront the criminality.
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In Memoriam....Army Specialist Mark J. Downer
From the Executive Chamber of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo
Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Friday, August 12 in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who died in Afghanistan on August 5.
Army Specialist Mark J. Downer died of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade in Kandahar province.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team stationed at Fort Drum. He was from Warner Robins, Georgia.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, we honor the memory of Specialist Mark Downer," Governor Cuomo said.
Army Specialist Mark J. Downer died of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade in Kandahar province.
He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team stationed at Fort Drum. He was from Warner Robins, Georgia.
"On behalf of all New Yorkers, we honor the memory of Specialist Mark Downer," Governor Cuomo said.
"Specialist Downer was based at Fort Drum and we are grateful for his service and commitment to our nation."
From The G-Man would like to honor Army Specialist Mark J. Downer, his love of country and his service with the following video tribute. May he rest in peace.
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London Riots: Night Three; Syria Defies All Warnings; Dow Drops 600 Points; Rick Perry to Announce Pres. Campaign on Sat.; Gavin DeGraw Attacked
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NYSUNY 2020 Legislation Signed
New Law Will Enhance Academic Achievement and Drive Economic Development Statewide
Legislation has been signed to implement the NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program and institute a rational tuition plan for SUNY and CUNY. The new law will help New York's public universities become a leading catalyst for regionally-focused economic development while maintaining affordability and improving academic quality for all students.
The NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program – a joint program between the Governor and SUNY – incentivizes bottom-up, individualized, long-term economic development plans on SUNY campuses and the surrounding communities. The new rational tuition program replaces decades of unpredictable and sudden tuition hikes, allowing students and parents to better plan for college expenses.
"New York State's universities are the jewel of our state's educational system, and with this bill the SUNY system will now be perfectly positioned to become the engine of economic growth across the state," Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
"The $140 million in new capital funding will build these schools into America's leading institutions of research and innovation, while also creating jobs for New Yorkers and improving our state's economic competitiveness. Under the new tuition plan, students and parents will be able to reasonably plan for college expenses instead of being subject to the dramatic tuition increases and uncertainty of the past."
"The $140 million in new capital funding will build these schools into America's leading institutions of research and innovation, while also creating jobs for New Yorkers and improving our state's economic competitiveness. Under the new tuition plan, students and parents will be able to reasonably plan for college expenses instead of being subject to the dramatic tuition increases and uncertainty of the past."
"Today, in signing the NYSUNY 2020 bill, Governor Cuomo has instituted fair, rational, and predictable tuition reform in New York State, providing peace of mind for SUNY students and their families. For the first time in state history, the university centers of SUNY have an opportunity to seize multiple-year funding to do what they do best - act as catalysts for a stronger, more competitive New York. We applaud the governor's economic vision and assure all New Yorkers that SUNY is equal to the task," stated SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher.
"Today Governor Cuomo is signing a law that will bring rationality and predictability to the SUNY tuition system, helping students and parents to better financially prepare for college. For decades, sudden tuition hikes have been detrimental to SUNY students, and this legislation shows that Albany is committed to a tuition system that benefits students and is dedicated toward investing in SUNY institutions across the stat," noted SUNY Student Assembly President Kaitlyn Beachner.
"The newly established revolving loan fund at a low interest rate will protect low income students, and this legislation ensures that accessibility for all students remains intact despite potential tuition increases. Governor Cuomo has time and time again shown unwavering dedication to respecting the voice of SUNY students and I look forward to continuing this partnership."
"The newly established revolving loan fund at a low interest rate will protect low income students, and this legislation ensures that accessibility for all students remains intact despite potential tuition increases. Governor Cuomo has time and time again shown unwavering dedication to respecting the voice of SUNY students and I look forward to continuing this partnership."
The new law enacts a rational tuition plan that allows each SUNY and CUNY campus to raise tuition by $300 per year for five years, replacing an era of sudden tuition increases with a system that is predictable and empowers students and parents to plan for college expenses. For the past 20 years, the average annual SUNY tuition increase has been 6.7 percent, well above the five-year, $300 increases included in this legislation.
During that time, there were periods without tuition increases followed by sudden and dramatic tuition spikes of up to 40 percent. Such spikes and uncertainty in tuition is detrimental to students, families, and the university system. The NYSUNY 2020 legislation prevents these types of unpredictable tuition hikes from reoccurring.
During that time, there were periods without tuition increases followed by sudden and dramatic tuition spikes of up to 40 percent. Such spikes and uncertainty in tuition is detrimental to students, families, and the university system. The NYSUNY 2020 legislation prevents these types of unpredictable tuition hikes from reoccurring.
The law will maintain affordability by establishing tuition credits, which will require SUNY and CUNY to apply a credit against the tuition charged to a student. The amount of the applicable tuition credit will be based on the level of a student's tuition assistance program (TAP) award.
University Centers at Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo and Stony Brook will additionally be able to implement a rational "plus" tuition plan by including an additional three percent increase (based upon a $75 fee and an up to 10 percent tuition increase for out-of-state students) annually for five years, conditioned on the approval of their NYSUNY 2020 applications by the Governor and SUNY Chancellor. As a condition of approval, the University Centers are required to include other financial aid plans to qualify for the rational "plus" program.
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First-Ever Oil Savings Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks and Buses
New Standards Will Save $50 Billion in Fuel Costs and Over 500 Million Barrels of Oil
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama will meet with industry officials to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles and to thank them for their leadership in finalizing a successful national program for these vehicles.
This meeting marks the Administration’s announcement of the standards, which will save American businesses who operate and own these commercial vehicles approximately $50 billion in fuel costs over the life of the program.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the standards in close coordination with the companies that met with the President today as well as other stakeholders, following requests from companies to develop this program.
The cost savings for American businesses are on top of the $1.7 trillion that American families will save at the pump from the historic fuel-efficiency standards announced by the Obama Administrations for cars and light duty trucks, including the model year 2017-2025 agreement announced by the President last month.
“While we were working to improve the efficiency of cars and light-duty trucks, something interesting happened,” said President Obama.
“We started getting letters asking that we do the same for medium and heavy-duty trucks. They were from the people who build, buy, and drive these trucks. And today, I’m proud to have the support of these companies as we announce the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas pollution from medium-and heavy-duty trucks.”
“Thanks to the Obama Administration, for the first time in our history we have a common goal for increasing the fuel efficiency of the trucks that deliver our products, the vehicles we use at work, and the buses our children ride to school,” said Secretary LaHood.
“These new standards will reduce fuel costs for businesses, encourage innovation in the manufacturing sector, and promote energy independence for America.”
“This Administration is committed to protecting the air we breathe and cutting carbon pollution – and programs like these ensure that we can serve those priorities while also reducing our dependence on imported oil and saving money for drivers,” stated EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson.
“More efficient trucks on our highways and less pollution from the buses in our neighborhoods will allow us to breathe cleaner air and use less oil, providing a wide range of benefits to our health, our environment and our economy.”
Under the comprehensive new national program, trucks and buses built in 2014 through 2018 will reduce oil consumption by a projected 530 million barrels and greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by approximately 270 million metric tons.
Like the Administration’s historic car standards, this program – which relies heavily on off-the-shelf technologies – was developed in coordination with truck and engine manufacturers, fleet owners, the State of California, environmental groups and other stakeholders.
The joint DOT/EPA program will include a range of targets which are specific to the diverse vehicle types and purposes. Vehicles are divided into three major categories: combination tractors (semi-trucks), heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans, and vocational vehicles (like transit buses and refuse trucks).
Within each of those categories, even more specific targets are laid out based on the design and purpose of the vehicle. This flexible structure allows serious but achievable fuel efficiency improvement goals charted for each year and for each vehicle category and type.
The standards are expected to yield an estimated $50 billion in net benefits over the life of model year 2014 to 2018 vehicles, and to result in significant long-terms savings for vehicle owners and operators.
A semi-truck operator could pay for the technology upgrades in under a year and realize net savings of $73,000 through reduced fuel costs over the truck’s useful life. These cost saving standards will also reduce emissions of harmful air pollutants like particulate matter, which can lead to asthma, heart attacks and premature death.
By the 2018 model year, the program is expected to achieve significant savings relative to current levels, across vehicle types. Certain combination tractors – commonly known as big-rigs or semi-trucks – will be required to achieve up to approximately 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by model year 2018, saving up to 4 gallons of fuel for every 100 miles traveled.
For heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans, separate standards are required for gasoline-powered and diesel trucks. These vehicles will be required to achieve up to approximately 15 percent reduction in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by model year 2018. Under the finalized standards a typical gasoline or diesel powered heavy-duty pickup truck or van could save one gallon of fuel for every 100 miles traveled.
Vocational vehicles – including delivery trucks, buses, and garbage trucks – will be required to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 10 percent by model year 2018. These trucks could save an average of one gallon of fuel for every 100 miles traveled.
Beyond the direct benefits to businesses that own and operate these vehicles, the program will also benefit consumers and businesses by reducing costs for transporting goods, and spur growth in the clean energy sector by fostering innovative technologies and providing regulatory certainty for manufacturers.
More information is available on EPA’s web site at: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/climate/regulations.htm and on NHTSA’s web site at: http://www.nhtsa.gov/fuel-economy .
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More Solar Storms on the Way
Three rapid bursts of energy from the sun could interfere with telecommunications and GPS devices this week.
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By Steven Sparkman
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S&P Downgrades Hit Fannie, Freddie as Markets Tumble
Standard and Poor's downgraded credit ratings for mortgage finance agencies Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae as markets tumbled Monday.
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By Zach Toombs
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S&P Downgrades U.S., Political Storm?
A freefall in the U.S. stock exchanges, after ratings agency Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S. long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+.
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By Una Lue
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Tottenham Protests
Many question whether protests in Tottenham this weekend were sparked by a definite reason.
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By Justin Whaley
Anchor: Austin Kim
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Monday, August 8, 2011
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