American Motorcyclist Association Takes Further Action to Prevent E15 Fuel
In an effort to prohibit the availability of E15, a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced its support of U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte’s (R-Va.) H.R. 1462, the RFS Reform Act of 2013. The bill would prohibit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from allowing the introduction into the marketplace of gasoline containing greater than 10 percent of ethanol by volume.
Keeping Riders’ Safety In Mind: The International 4-Wheel Powersports Vehicle Safety Conference
The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA), Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and Right Rider Access Fund are hosting the International 4-Wheel Powersports Vehicle Safety Conference at AIMExpo to stimulate dialogue and share best practices, innovations, opportunities and challenges in connection with four-wheeled powersports vehicle safety.
AMA Launches Dealer Affiliate Program
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is launching its new Dealer Affiliate Program, which allows dealers to earn extra income while simultaneously safeguarding the future of motorcycling.
New Riders Turn Into New Customers: Introductory Experiences at AIMExpo
The Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Association, ATV Safety Institute and Motorcycle Safety Foundation will hold Introductory Experiences for consumer show attendees at AIMExpo. The programs are designed to give prospective riders a safe and controlled environment to try these vehicles out.
MIC Acts to Reduce Industry Impact from California Air Resources Board’s ROV Evaporative Emission Regulations
For the past seven years while these regulations were being developed, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) worked closely with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to ensure the regulations would not severely limit product availability or performance or significantly increase the cost to buyers. These efforts resulted in significantly less stringent standards and test procedures, a multi-year extension of the implementation and phase-in period, the removal of refueling emission controls for most vehicles, improvements to the emissions inventory model, and other important revisions to CARB’s initial proposal.
Motorcycle and Car Enthusiasts Participate in Anti-Ethanol Rally
Joined by congressional leaders and industry experts, members of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) participated in the “Fuel for Thought” Rally on Capitol Hill. The event raised awareness of the corrosive effects of ethanol-blended gasoline on automobile engines and the dangers of consumer misfueling. Hosted by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in partnership with the SAN, the event drew car enthusiasts and motorcycle riders from across the nation.
Renewable Fuels Association Challenges Beliefs Behind AMA’s Fuel for Thought Lobbying Day
Renewable Fuels Association held a teleconference to challenge the AMA’s Fuel for Thought lobbying day’s response to E15 fuel. The teleconference’s organizers stressed that E15 is not for motorcycle use and questioned AMA’s motives.
Right Rider Access Fund Awards More than $500,000 in Grants in Support of Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Access
Right Rider Access Fund awarded grants to OHV riding areas to repair storm damage, educational groups and research organizations that develop and provide OHV programs, business associations that responsibly preserve OHV recreation, and more.
Representative Burgess Promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Weekly Address
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Co-Chair, Representative Michael Burgess used his weekly video address to highlight the importance of motorcycle safety and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
U.S. Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Stop Funding for Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
On May 7, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced H.R. 1861 to prohibit the U.S. Transportation Department from providing funds to state and local authorities for motorcycle-only checkpoints. The bill, called the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act, also includes language that demands U.S. transportation officials focus motorcycle safety efforts on crash prevention programs rather than national helmet mandates
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Now Registered for 113th Congress
The CMC is a bipartisan group of Congress members committed to advancing motorcycling and improving the safety of motorcyclists. This is the fourth consecutive congressional session in which the CMC has been formed.
American Motorcyclist Association Says More Study Needed on E15 Fuel
In a testimony to the House Subcommittee on the Environment during a hearing on “Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Consumer and Technical Research Needs” on Feb. 26, Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations, said that motorcycles and ATVs should be part of any scientific study into the effects of E15 on engines to ensure that the new fuel blend won’t damage those engines.