| October 29, 2007 |  |
Automakers Face Reality: International Alliance Calls for an Energy Bill This Year That Raises Fuel Economy Standards
Statement by Brendan Bell, Union of Concerned Scientists
WASHINGTON (October 29, 2007)-The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM), a trade association of 14 foreign automakers including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, sent a letter today to House and Senate leaders calling on Congress to enact energy legislation this year that increases fuel economy standards.
Below is a statement by Brendan Bell, Washington representative at the Union of Concerned Scientists:
"After years of stonewalling, automakers are now embracing the inevitable. Stronger fuel economy standards will be a key component of the upcoming energy bill. The Senate fuel economy provision provides automakers with the flexibility they want, while still cutting America's oil dependence, saving consumers billions at the pump, and curbing global warming.
"Now more than ever, Congress should pass an energy bill that strengthens fuel economy standards and sets a national renewable electricity standard. That would make a down payment to combat global warming, and pave the way for comprehensive climate change legislation."
The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.
