Statement attributable to Alliance Interim President and CEO David Schwietert: “Since the Trump administration first announced its intent to modernize our existing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, the Auto Alliance has reiterated the absolute necessity of preserving the integrated North American automotive supply chain and maintaining the auto industry’s global competitiveness. Likewise, it is […]
“Automakers are providing our customers with record-breaking choices in electric vehicle (EV) models. We want to sell these vehicles in large numbers, and to do that, a team approach is crucial. We produce the autos, and we need to work alongside dealers, utilities, providers of charging stations, environmental groups, finance companies, the state and others to put more EVs on […]
The Auto Alliance looks forward to reviewing the U.S. International Trade Commission report on the economic impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). From the day the Trump Administration announced their intent to modernize our existing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, the Auto Alliance reiterated the absolute necessity of preserving the integrated North American automotive […]
Dear Mr. Kudlow and Mr. Mulvaney: The undersigned associations representing the agricultural sector, the auto industry, chemical manufacturers, the freight rail industry, and the trucking industry write to express serious concerns with any new burdens that would slowdown or delay the movement of commercial goods across the U.S.-Mexico border. We strongly agree that a secure […]
Automakers rely heavily on cross-border trade throughout the North American region. In many instances, auto parts can cross the border multiple times before being integrated into the final assembly of a vehicle. We urge all parties to work together to avert a border closing that would result in significant disruptions to the North American auto […]
Washington, DC— Autos2050®, the premier tech and policy event created by 12 automakers who are transforming mobility, announced today that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao will deliver the keynote address at the event’s Driving Innovation Awards Dinner on April 2, 2019. “U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao has provided strong leadership by […]
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
