Automakers support increasing fuel efficiency. In fact, this year there are more than 480 models on sale that get 30+ MPG on the highway – a 530 percent increase over the number of similar models available just a decade ago. The increase in number of models offering 40+ MPG is even greater: a 3,000 percent […]
Vehicle connectivity promises to play an important and integrated role in crash prevention and easing traffic congestion, and that can result in improved safety and mobility as well as reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to our filed comments, the Alliance urges NHTSA to move quickly in publishing a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM), […]
Fuel Economy &
Carbon Reductions
According to consumer research, our customers want it all — better mileage, cleaner and safer technologies and affordable new vehicles. While we continue urging all stakeholders to work together toward a national program for fuel economy standards, automakers have our own roadmap to move forward while continuing to meet the needs and expectations of consumers.
Our priorities are fourfold
Continue increasing fuel economy — year after year — to provide our customers with more energy-efficient vehicles with greater emissions reductions and the latest safety technologies.
Partner with public/private groups to get more energy-efficient vehicles on our roads via charging/fueling infrastructure, consumer incentives, government fleet sales and car-sharing and ride-sharing programs.
At the same time, continue increasing investments in research & development for more advancements in safety and efficiency.
Do all of this while still keeping new vehicles affordable.
OUR ROADMAP FOR
