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Certified Ag Dealers and Fox Factory Vehicles launch first ever AGwagon

Tuesday, September 17

Certified Ag Dealership has launched the first purpose-built truck for farmers and ranchers. CEO Pat Driscoll says it was designed by farmers with their needs in mind. “One of the very first things that our fourteen farmers and ranchers said is that they needed... Read More.

Flex fuel vehicles here to stay, RFA says

Tuesday, September 10

A leader with the Renewable Fuels Association says he has an optimistic outlook for flex fuel vehicles. Robert White, senior vice president of industry relations and market development, says California has helped lead that charge. “There’s been a huge boom in E85 expansion in... Read More.

RFA study examines plug-in hybrid flex fuel vehicles

Wednesday, June 12

A recent study by the Renewable Fuels Association found plug-in electric hybrid flex fuel vehicles can substantially reduce harmful tailpipe emissions. RFA’s Robert White tells Brownfield the vehicle has the capability to operate on ethanol blends up to 85% and it showed some advantages... Read More.

KHP, KDOT Laud Senate Bill Altering ‘Move-Over’ Law to Cover all Vehicles Along Kansas Roads

Monday, February 19

Existing state law limited to police, fire, EMS, tow and maintenance vehicles By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Capt. Candice Breshears can speak from experience about the danger of parking a cruiser on the side of a road... Read More.

Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down

Tuesday, October 24

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 25. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive... Read More.

LaTurner Turns up Volume on Political Opposition to Elimination of AM Radio from New Vehicles

Wednesday, June 7

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner of Kansas denounced the decision of manufacturers to stop installing AM radio systems in new vehicles, arguing millions of people rely on that format for weather, agriculture and emergency information as well as... Read More.

Reno County Working Towards Availability of Additional Fire Utility Terrain Vehicles

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The first step towards the deployment of additional fire utility terrain vehicles in Reno County was approved Tuesday by County when a $32 thousand expenditure for Reno/Harvey County Joint... Read More.