Automakers cautious on federal goals study
Washington reports MVMA and others push for clarity in the federal motor vehicle goals study. They warn of economic risks and unemployment if fleet fuel economy mandates rise too fast, and urge balanced energy policy, clearer tradeoffs, and realistic projections for the 1980s.
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Washington
Interagency
Artment of Transportation
Motor Vetele Manufacturers Association
MVMA
Motor Vehicle Goals
Trade Association of Domestic Vehicle ‘Manufacturers
Goaus. Mvma
End of year traffic death toll review in 1976
The CHP notes 47 traffic fatalities in the area for 1976, up from 29 in 1975 and the same total as 1974. Since 1973, yearly deaths ranged from four to forty seven, with alcohol or drugs blamed for a large percentage. The 55 MPH limit has been in effect about three years, enforcement continues, and the writer wishes a Happy New Year.
Emergency car tools you should carry in the trunk
Bay Hill urges drivers to assemble a basic roadside toolkit. Locking pliers wire duct tape reflectors and a flashlight top the list with wrenches screwdrivers pliers and a first aid kit. These items aid temporary fixes and safety during breakdowns.
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BAY Hill Emergency Toola
Tully
Rock
Phillips
Standard
Lowered speed limits and aging roads clash on safety
TRIP notes the 4 mph speed limit reduced fatalities on interstates by about a third since 1974, while local roads saw only a 1.6 percent drop. Authorities blame road defects and human factors, warning that aging highways with potholes, drop-offs, and blind curves undermine safety despite faster limits.
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Road Information Program
TRIP
Washington, D. C
J .W. Reece
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials
Aashto
Howard L. Anderson
Sociate
Federal Highway Administration
FHWA
Mixed response on auto air bags initiative
Washington officials report a mixed reaction from Detroit after a proposal to demonstrate airbags in half of new cars over two years starting with the 1979 model year. Transportation Secretary Coleman says talks with GM Ford and Chrysler aim to secure two automakers to sign contracts.
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Washington
Ukr
Wilfim B. Coleman,Jr
Detroit
Coleman
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Industance
Sig
Ben Owens
Warmer Ward
Sam
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