Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

February 14, 2008 -- Statement of Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers President & CEO Dave McCurdy in response to Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007:

“This industry is 100 percent behind this legislation and we’re committed to using these initiatives to further enhance child safety in and around motor vehicles. We applaud Congress for working with the Administration, the industry and others who share our concern for safety to produce this comprehensive approach to enhancing child safety."

December 12, 2007 -- Statement of President & CEO Dave McCurdy in Response to Court AB1493 Ruling:

"We can all agree that higher fuel economy is important, but the issue here was about federal fuel economy law. Under federal law, only the federal government can set fuel economy standards for all 50 states. We need a consistent national policy for fuel economy, and this nationwide policy cannot be written by a single state or group of states—only by the federal government.

"In fact, the federal government has taken action, raising fuel economy standards for seven straight years. Just in the last week, Congressional leaders have agreed on a new national fuel economy standard that will aggressively raise fuel economy standards for the next 12 years.

December 01, 2007 -- Statement of Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers President and CEO Dave McCurdy on a National Fuel Economy Agreement:

"The Alliance commends Congressional leaders for reaching agreement on an aggressive, nationwide fuel economy program. This agreement reflects much hard work and tough negotiating by many parties.

"Importantly, this agreement establishes nationwide fuel economy requirements for the next 12 years and beyond. Upon adoption of this legislation, Congress will have established aggressive, nationwide fuel economy requirements, concluding a longstanding debate.

Dave McCurdy Statement on California's EPA Waiver Lawsuit

November 08, 2007 -- Statement of Dave McCurdy, President and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers:

Alliance members share the concerns of our customers, the President, the Congress and the American public about fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions. It is the view of the Alliance that enhancing energy security and improving fuel economy are priorities to all Americans, but a patchwork quilt of regulations at the state level is not the answer. Automakers are currently supporting legislation in Congress that would increase fuel economy by as much as 40 percent in 2022.