Auto Alliance and ATI21 partner to recognize those shaping the future of auto-mobility Washington, D.C. – The Auto Alliance and the Alliance for Transportation Innovation (ATI21) are accepting submissions for “The 2050 Award” established to honor 10 individuals or companies making game-changing contributions to the automotive industry over the previous year. The new awards and […]
Diverse group of attendees focus on accessibility of autonomous vehicles for the disabled Baltimore, MD – Yesterday the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (“Auto Alliance”) hosted a conference titled “The Promise: Autonomous Vehicles and the Disability Community”. The event was hosted at NFB’s Jernigan Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. […]
Automakers commend Representatives Fred Upton and Debbie Dingell for recognizing the consumer benefits that can come from better alignment of government programs. It’s important to avoid unnecessary costs that ultimately are paid by customers. Vehicle fuel economy is regulated by both NHTSA and EPA. In 2012, when new standards were finalized, there was a recognition […]
The Alliance continues to consider the California DMV a partner in not only expediting these transformative technologies to market, but also in building consumer acceptance. We’re already conducting a complete review and we’ll have more expansive comments to submit by the comment period deadline. An initial look suggests that the DMV recognizes that certain onerous […]
Automakers continue advancing the safe testing and deployment of important self-driving vehicle technologies and the START Act is a critical step to helping save lives on our roads and transform mobility for millions across the country. Last year, 40,000 lives were lost on our roadways, and human error played a role in 94 percent of […]
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
