Newer Cars Are Fifty Percent Cleaner Than 1960s Models
A Champion Spark Plug Company survey of 1,370 privately owned cars across nine U S cities finds 1970s models emit far less CO and HC than 1960s cars. Emission controls on most cars and regular engine maintenance drive declines, with Phoenix showing about 50 percent CO and 40 percent HC reductions at idle after tune ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Champion
Motor Vehicle Manufacturer's Association
U.S
Phoenix
Denver
Dayton
Ohio
New Orleans
Louisiana
Chicago
Ilinois
San Ramon
California
Norman
Oklahoma
Dallas
Texas
Memphis
Tennessee
Arizona
Champion Spark Plug Company
Champion Technical Services
Arizona State Health Department
Goodyear finds women mileage higher than men
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company reports women average 30,000 miles on tires while men average 20,000. Factors include travel speed and road conditions. The claim suggests driving habits influence tire wear, noting many men drive slower than 70 mph to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winter
Furnes
Jack’s
Jack and
Gretchen Kille
S. Main
Saffron Glass Co
Walnut
Western Auto
Davis
Solland
Eshane
Ton
Charles and
Mickey Wheeler
South Main
Ottawa