CAFE Standards

2008-04-22 -- GM statement on NHTSA proposed 2011-2015 Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets: "GM intends to meet the tough, new national CAFE standards of 35 mpg for cars and trucks combined by 2020, a dramatic increase of 40 percent. NHTSA’s proposed rule lays out the first set of standards toward this target. GM will work with NHTSA throughout its rulemaking process on the yearly targets and the sensible mechanisms needed to meet this challenge.”

Chevy Volt Concept Car: GM is significantly expanding its development work on electrically driven vehicles like the Chevy Volt and fuel cell vehicles.

Background

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2007 -- The following is a statement from Ford Motor Company on the final passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by Congress:

"Ford has worked with lawmakers to enact nationwide requirements that provide a significant increase in fuel economy while protecting consumers’ choices of cars, SUVs and light trucks. We are working to do our part to help reduce greenhouse gases and U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

This legislation will provide one clear requirement for increasing fuel economy and provide greater certainty for our product planning. Ford is committed to providing safer, more fuel efficient, quality products – in high volume – that customers want and value."

Source: Ford Motor Company

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- Jim Lentz, President, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.:

"The Senate's action today is a clear signal to our entire industry that it's now time to move into overdrive to meet these ambitious new national standards.

Toyota is wasting no time in our pursuit of 35 miles per gallon in 2020.

Toyota congratulates the Senate for persevering to pass this CAFE legislation. This is a critically important vote for the auto industry and the nation.

ompromise bill includes safeguards for U.S. auto manufacturing jobs

Wednesday, December 05, 2007 -- The UAW “strongly supports” new fuel economy provisions in energy legislation being considered by Congress, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said today.

“The UAW strongly supports this historic bill, which contains aggressive but still achievable fuel economy requirements,” said Gettelfinger. “It will help consumers and the environment, and at the same time protect U.S. jobs.”

Numbers reflect new fuel economy testing methods

Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 2007 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the 2008 Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles.

"Today's consumers expect the biggest bang for their buck. By fueling them with information on this year's fleet of vehicles, we are putting Americans in the driver's seat to save money at the pump and protect our environment," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "As we see in the wide range of fuel efficient leaders, 'going green' can fit the needs of any lifestyle."