Tires under optimal pressure increase ground friction and chances of losing vehicle balance. (policybazaar.com)
Contributing to overall vehicle balance and low center of gravity, the unique offset input and reaction shaft design of the rear trans - axle enables a shorter design profile versus a typical manual transmission, moving the concentration of powertrain weight lower in the vehicle. (japanesesportcars.com)
Sadly, much of the report has a «same as it ever was» feel, including a push for «feebates» on efficient vehicles balanced by a surcharge on gas guzzlers (something I wrote about in my 1992 book on global warming): (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)