Women Reach 42.5 Percent of Licensed Drivers
The article reports women now comprise 42.5 percent of licensed auto drivers nationwide, up from previous years. It attributes the rise to more women entering the workforce and needing transportation to work, with state by state data supporting the national trend.
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Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Alabama
Indiana
South Dakota
Tennessee
Alaska
Iowa
Arizona
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Kentucky
Utah
Vermont
California
Louisiana
Colorado
Maine
Virginia
Washington
Connecticut
Maryland
West Virginia
Delaware
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Florida
Michigan
Wyoming
Georgia
Minnesota
Washington, D.C
Hawaii
Mississippi
Idaho
Missouri
Montana
Cars of the 1970s emit far less pollution than pre 1968 models
A Champion Spark Plug survey of 1,370 privately owned cars across nine cities finds 1970s automobiles run about twice as clean as pre 1968 models. Emission controls are credited for lower CO and HC. tune ups reduce pollutants by about half at idle in Phoenix and show similar gains in Denver.
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Arizona
Champion Spark Plug Company
Champion Technical Services
Arizona State Health Department
Champion
United States
Motor Vehicle Manufacturer's Association
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Denver
Dayton
Ohio
New Orleans
Louisiana
Chicago
Illinois
San Ramon
California
Norman
Oklahoma
Dallas
Texas
Memphis
Tennessee
Housecleaning Hook Ya Start at Auto Supply Stores
If garage grease and grime haunt your weekend projects visit an auto supply store or parts jobber to buy modern creamy mechanics hand cleaner. It cleans well with or without water, contains lanolin and antiseptic agents, and is skin friendly. Stores offer dispensers for neat, economical use and often stock floor cleaners and lubricants to tackle garage grime.
Auto products move into home shelves with professional cleaners
Stoppers rust and stain removers sealers and degreasers sprayed or brushed on and hose off. Some appear in hardware stores while many are auto supply shop fare used by professionals but applicable in homes as well. Check parts stores near you and browse to ask questions. Your pantry may stock a variety of auto products alongside detergents.
More Vehicles Boosting Need For Mechanics
Five years from now at least 100000 more mechanics will be needed beyond the 600000 current. With over 120000000 cars on the road in five years and a three point four million growth yearly, the ratio remains one mechanic per 170 vehicles. The ideal is one for every 80 cars. Detroit mechanics earn about six dollars and thirteen cents hourly, with many earning far more.
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