“Automakers commend the sponsors of this bi-partisan legislation for seeking to better align government programs to avoid unnecessary costs that ultimately are paid by consumers. We urge Congress to pass this legislation as soon as possible to help keep automobiles affordable to the widest range of customers. “Vehicle fuel economy is regulated by both NHTSA […]
Mitch Bainwol, President & CEO, Auto Alliance, issued this statement today: “We applaud the Administration’s decision to reinstate the data-driven review of the 2022-2025 standards. By restarting this review, analysis rather than politics will produce a final decision consistent with the process we all agreed to under ‘One National Program’ for GHG and fuel economy […]
The following letter to Administrator Pruitt requests that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation (Final Determination) which was announced on January 13, 2017 but never published in the Federal Register.
Mitch Bainwol, President & CEO, Auto Alliance issued this statement today in response to the confirmation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt: “We congratulate Administrator Pruitt on his confirmation and look forward to working with him and his team to get the Midterm Review back on track. “The Administrator has a keen understanding of how compliance […]
Attributable to Alliance President & CEO, Mitch Bainwol, on the Confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation We look forward to working closely with Secretary Chao and her team. This is an extraordinary time for mobility, with significant public policy questions in play. From autonomous vehicles to safety to fuel efficiency to infrastructure, Secretary […]
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
