The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has changed rules, making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems. The fuel conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels.
The revised procedures will vary based on the age of the vehicle or engine being converted. The EPA has found that the procedures for converting the fuel systems of older vehicles and engines can be streamlined, while maintaining environmental safety precautions. As opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach, the EPA’s process is now based on whether a vehicle or engine is new, intermediate age, or outside its expected useful life.
Conversion systems alter an existing vehicle or engine to enable it to run on a different type of fuel. An example of this type of conversion includes switching a car designed for gasoline to run on compressed natural gas. Properly engineered conversion systems can reduce emissions.
To view information regarding the EPA’s vehicle fuel conversion system regulations, please visit ASA’s
legislative website, www.TakingTheHill.com.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has written a letter to Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; and Rep. Norman D. Dicks, D-Wash., ranking member; urging them to reconsider the proposed career and technical education cuts within the proposed fiscal year 2011 Continuing Resolution appropriations bill, specifically those cuts to tech prep programs in the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
