Fuel efficiency

Shows Nearly 200 Models Available That Achieve 30mpg Or More On Highway

November 5, 2009 -- According to the recently released Department of Energy-Environmental Protection Agency Fuel Economy Guide, for 2010 there will be 193 models available that achieve fuel economy ratings of 30 miles per gallon or greater on the highway. This signifies a 47 percent increase over 2009 and further underscores automakers’ commitment to bringing cleaner, safer and more fuel efficient vehicles to consumers.    » read more »

Guide helps drivers save money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions

October 15, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today unveiled the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers important information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles.

“Every year, consumers use the Fuel Economy Guide to find clean, efficient, cost-effective vehicles that meets their needs and their budgets,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “It's an easy, accessible resource for everyone, and helps us cut harmful pollution from the air, and save money for American drivers.”    » read more »

September 17, 2009 -- Washington, DC – Today, Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy has closed on its loan offer of $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Company to transform factories across Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio to produce more fuel efficient models. The loan is part of the Department’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program, which supports the development of innovative, advanced vehicle technologies to create thousands of clean energy jobs while helping reduce the nation’s dangerous dependence on foreign oil.

The loan for Ford Motor Company is the first to be finalized since the program was appropriated in the fall of 2008.    » read more »

September 15, 2009 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Clean Air Subcommittee, today praised President Obama, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator for the actions announced today to reduce America’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.    » read more »

Statement Of Dave Mccurdy

Washington, D.C. - "Last May, automakers committed to President Obama to increase the average fuel economy in new vehicles by 40 percent to a combined 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. This historic joint-rulemaking proposal released today by the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration creates a coordinated national approach for increasing fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gases and prevents competing regulations at the state and federal level.    » read more »

Cash for Clunkers Wraps up with Nearly 700,000 car sales and increased fuel efficiency

August 26, 2009 -- The CARS program came to a close Tuesday night with nearly 700,000 clunkers taken off the roads, replaced by far more fuel efficient vehicles. Rebate applications worth $2.877 billion were submitted by the 8 p.m. deadline, under the $3 billion provided by Congress to run the program.

Cars made in America topped the most-purchased list, from the Ford Focus to the Toyota Corolla to the Honda Civic.    » read more »

2009-08-06 -- Statement attributed to GM Sales Vice President Mark LaNeve regarding Senate approval of an additional $2 billion dollars for the CARS (aka Cash for Clunkers) program:

Consumers have already cast their vote and the CARS program is a clear winner. Our Customers and Dealers appreciate Congress' help in keeping the program's momentum going and providing the stimulus to put more clean, fuel efficient vehicles on the road. CARS is one program that has given consumers, the economy and a vital industry a much needed boost.    » read more »

Obama administration awards first three auto loans for advanced technologies to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors

June 23, 2009 -- Washington, DC – Today, the Obama Administration announced $8 billion in conditional loan commitments for the development of innovative, advanced vehicle technologies that will create thousands of green jobs while helping reduce the nation’s dangerous dependence on foreign oil.    » read more »

June 18, 2009 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation today proposed a new, consumer-friendly replacement tire label which would include, for the first time, information about the tire’s impact on fuel economy and CO2 emission reductions. Tires with lower rolling resistance – and proper inflation pressure - can contribute to improved fuel economy.

In addition to the new fuel efficiency ratings, the proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also would provide consumers with two other key pieces of tire performance information - wet weather traction and tread wear. All three ratings would be prominently displayed on a removable label attached to the replacement tire at the point of sale.    » read more »

June 9, 2009 -- Washington, D.C. – The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance) today praised the House of Representatives for supporting a fleet modernization, or “cash for clunkers,” bill sponsored by Representative Betty Sutton and a broad, bipartisan group of lawmakers. Automakers believe a well crafted fleet modernization program will provide two beneficial effects: helping to stimulate auto sales during the current economic/credit crisis and replacing older, less fuel-efficient vehicles with cleaner, safer, more fuel-efficient ones.    » read more »

Proposal would achieve 32 to 38 percent greater oil savings than House compromise

June 8, 2009 --
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Tom Carper (D-Del.) today formally introduced legislation to establish a “Cash for Clunkers” program that incentivizes the purchase of more fuel efficient vehicles and would achieve at least 32 percent more oil savings than a House version of the bill. Senators Feinstein, Collins, and Schumer previously outlined the basic concepts in this bill on May 15.    » read more »

New GM Expected to Launch in 60-90 Days Under New Ownership

DETROIT, June 1, 2009 - General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced that it has reached agreements with the U.S. Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario to accelerate its reinvention and create a leaner, stronger "New GM" positioned for a profitable, self-sustaining and competitive future.    » read more »

May 21, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today introduced the Drive America Forward Act (S.1135). The bill will save jobs and help remove less-efficient cars from the road. Once signed into law it will provide consumers with a voucher to help pay for the purchase or qualified lease of a new, more efficient vehicle. Similar legislation was recently introduced in the House.    » read more »

New Legislation Would Increase Demand for Cars and Auto Parts

May 22, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Sam Brownback (R-KS) to introduce the Drive America Forward Act (S. 1135). Brown is an original cosponsor of this legislation that would create jobs and increase demand for cars and auto parts by providing consumers with a voucher worth up to $4,500 for the purchase or lease of a more fuel-efficient vehicle.    » read more »

May 21, 2009 -- OLYMPIA – Washington Governor Chris Gregoire today issued an executive order, directing state actions to reduce climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions, increase transportation and fuel-conservation options for Washingtonians, and protect our state’s water supplies and vulnerable coastal areas.

“We can’t further delay action on climate change,” Gregoire said. “This executive order benefits our economy as much as our environment. It will protect our natural resources, while creating thousands of green-collar jobs and strengthening our state’s competitiveness in the global race for a clean energy economy.”    » read more »