WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being
issued by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers:
"Congress has set an aggressive, single, nationwide standard and
automakers are prepared to meet that challenge. This proposal represents an
important mile marker on the road to at least 35 miles per gallon by 2020."
--Dave McCurdy, President and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
-- In supporting the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) the
Alliance and its member companies acknowledge that we have a
responsibility to increase fuel economy and limit greenhouse gas
emissions from new automobiles.
-- When fully implemented EISA will result in a minimum 40 percent increase
in fuel economy standards and a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions through 2020.
-- Achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from
automotive sector will require a comprehensive approach involving the
vehicles, fuels, and drivers.
-- Automakers believe this tough, nationwide, proposed fuel economy
increase will be good for both consumers and energy security. While
these increases will present a challenge, it is critical that automakers
and consumers have the certainty that this nationwide, 50-state fuel
economy rule provides.
-- Automakers are committed to enhancing energy security and reducing
carbon dioxide emissions through the use of alternative fuel autos. Our
goal as manufacturers is to offer fuel-efficient vehicle options, with a
wide range of attributes, at an affordable price. Last year, more than
1.8 million hybrid-electric, ethanol capable flexible fuel vehicles and
clean diesel vehicles were sold in the U.S. That was a 15 percent
increase over 2006. This year, more than 70 models of alternative fuel
autos are available on dealer lots throughout the country.
SOURCE Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
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Related links:
http://www.autoalliance.org
CONTACT:
Charles Territo of the Alliance of Automobile
Manufacturers, +1-202-326-5523
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