Engineering

Chemical Storage Rule Delayed by the EPA

Chemical Storage Rule Delayed by the EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to delay putting into effect a new rule that would tighten safety requirements for companies that store dangerous chemicals. This controversial rule was issued in the last week…

US Fuel Economy Standards Trends, Issues

US Fuel Economy Standards Trends, Issues

Over the past several years, nations in the EU have begun adopting stricter US fuel economy standards and dropping EU standards. According to Volkswagen, emissions standards in the US are stricter, but companies can negotiate…