Speaking Notes from Robert Strassburger, Vice President, Vehicle Safety & Harmonization at the U.S. Department of Transportation Child Passenger Safety Forum, September 19, 2019
“When it comes to fuel economy, the auto industry is committed to ongoing progress in a journey that has no end date. After all, automakers have invested substantially in energy-efficient technologies that we would like to see consumers embrace. We expect that fuel economy will keep rising. The only issue is at what speed.”
Fresno, CA: Steve Douglas, Senior Director, Energy & Environment, Auto Alliance Dearborn, MI: Chris Nevers, Vice President, Energy & Environment, Auto Alliance Thank you for the opportunity to speak on our priorities today. We are still working on detailed comments to respond to the Administration’s notice of proposed rulemaking. So today, I will focus on […]
On July 19th, the Department of Commerce will hold a hearing on whether automobiles and their parts threaten national security, as part of the White House’s deliberation on raising tariffs on imports. Here is the testimony to be delivered by the Alliance, for immediate release. Good morning, I am Jennifer Thomas, Vice President of Federal […]
On July 19th, the Department of Commerce will hold a hearing on whether automobiles and their parts threaten national security, as part of the White House’s deliberation on raising tariffs on imports. Here is the testimony to be delivered by the Alliance, for immediate release. Good morning, I am Jennifer Thomas, Vice President of Federal […]
Auto Alliance President & CEO Mitch Bainwol gave the following testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness at its Field Hearing in San Antonio, TX. entitled Modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Excerpts of the testimony are below, and to download the full testimony […]
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
