MultiVu Video Feed: Automakers Support Single, Sustainable, National Program for Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Posted on: Thursday, 26 March 2009, 12:16 CDT
Calling the upcoming series of federal decisions on carbon dioxide regulations an important part of the auto industry's transformation, automakers today called for a single approach for fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards. Automakers said the adoption of an Obama national program administered by the federal government is the most effective way to bridge the concerns of all stakeholders and hopefully signal the beginning of a new era. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers released these comments as the administration is poised to change the industry's landscape with sweeping proposals.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to
set new fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks beginning with model
year 2011, which will be the first year of new fuel economy standards
included in 2007's historic Energy Bill, which calls for a 40 percent
increase by 2020. At the same time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
also is expected to soon decide whether
NEWS: The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers comments on the upcoming federal decisions regarding fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions.
FORMAT: B-roll and Soundbites
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, contact information and more available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/37581/press.html
SOUNDBITES: * Dave McCurdy, President and CEO, Alliance of Automobile ManufacturersVIDEO PROVIDED BY: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
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