The Auto Alliance shared its vision about the future of personal mobility and outlined some immediate steps to reach these goals at the 2018 Governors Highway Safety Association Annual Meeting (GHSA). Here is an excerpt from the Auto Alliance’s remarks: “Above all, this is a team effort – we cannot achieve our future mobility goals […]
“Automakers support modernizing NAFTA to bring this nearly 25-year-old agreement into the 21st century. We are pleased to hear that the U.S. and Mexico have reached a consensus on several issues, including automotive rules of origin, and we look forward to learning more. “Automakers urge the U.S. and Mexico to quickly re-engage with Canada to […]
Survey shows people are likely to support self-driving cars to improve independence for the disabled and elderly Washington, DC – New research shows that a majority of Americans support the use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to improve the independence of seniors and individuals with disabilities. In a survey fielded by Morning Consult, 57 percent of […]
Today DOT and EPA released their proposed rule for future vehicle efficiency standards to seek consideration of and comments on a range of scenarios. This is the process included in the 2012 joint rulemaking between the federal government and California to ensure fuel economy standards are based on the best available data and reflect marketplace […]
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
