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EPA watchdog backs study used to justify limiting glider kits
The Environmental Protection Agency’s internal watchdog has concluded that a 2017 EPA study used to promote limiting production of glider kit trucks was “consistent” with the agency’s research standards and, therefore, the study’s conclusions shouldn’t be dismissed.
August 2, 2019
Business
EPA to investigate questions surrounding pro-glider kits study
By opening this investigation, the agency’s inspector general now has two active investigations into studies regarding glider kit emissions. The new probe will investigate the EPA’s use of a maligned study produced by Tennessee Tech that has been deemed flawed by the college.
December 12, 2018
Business
College admits glider kits emissions study is flawed
The study, funded by Fitzgerald Glider Kits, erroneously concluded that glider kits “perform equally as well and in some instances out-perform OEM engines” in terms of emissions of greenhouse gases and particulate matter, says a letter the university.
October 25, 2018
Business
Rule to protect glider production appears in jeopardy
A rule that would have repealed Obama-era emissions placed on glider kit manufacturers has been removed from the EPA's regulatory calendar. More details here.
October 18, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Making sense of the winding storyline of glider kit emissions regs
Studies, proposed rules, Congressional letters, court injunctions, on-again/off-again enforcement — the saga over whether the EPA should regulate the production and sale of glider kits has seen its share of twists and turns in recent months. For a quick clarifier, here’s where the issue of glider kit emissions stand currently.
September 17, 2018
Business
EPA investigating concerns about glider kit emissions research
The EPA is investigating research conducted about glider kit emissions in 2017 after a lawmaker called the study into question. Get the details on Overdrive.
September 5, 2018
Business
With new leadership and court challenge, EPA says it will enforce glider kit restrictions absent rulemaking
The Environmental Protection Agency announces it will enforce the 300-truck annual limit placed on glider kit manufacturers by Phase 2 emissions regulations.
July 30, 2018
Business
Lawmakers ask EPA for documents related to glider kit study
The July 12 letter from the lawmakers is the latest in a saga over whether the EPA should cap the number of trucks glider kit builders can make and sell annually. The request appears to be the beginning of a probe by Congress into alleged improper contact between EPA staffers and employees at Volvo Trucks.
July 17, 2018
Business
In a win for glider truck builders, EPA says it won’t enforce glider emissions regs through 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will not enforce emissions restrictions placed on glider kit manufacturers at least through the end of 2019.
July 7, 2018
Business
EPA asked to investigate alleged improper contact between EPA staffers, Volvo on glider kit regs
This is the latest development in the ongoing debate over whether the EPA should strip Obama-era emissions regulations placed on glider kit trucks. More here.
June 27, 2018
Custom Rigs
Fitzgerald Semi-Casual Truck Show to feature truck drag races, stunt show, more
The event is scheduled for May 4-5 at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn. The truck show is a participant-judged show designed to be a more casual atmosphere than some other truck shows. The show is only open to the public on Saturday, May 5. Rock band Foghat will perform that night.
April 12, 2018
Custom Rigs
Fast and proud: Fitzgerald meets challenge to build custom 389
Fitzgerald Glider Kits and Fitzgerald Collision and Repair embraced a seven-day challenge to rebuild a Peterbilt glider for TV’s “Fast ‘N Loud” shop.
April 11, 2018
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