Monday, May 4, 2009 4:12 PM
Auto Lobby Pushes Single Standard
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers released a statement today touting automakers' support for a single national standard on carbon emissions. See Auto Alliance on CO2.pdf The Alliance represents 11 vehicle manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler.
The federal government is due to make a decision on whether to grant California the authority to implement its own low-carbon emission standards.
The Auto Alliance opposes California's desire to set its own fuel economy rules. Having different standards, "creates complexity and inconsistency for manufacturers," said Charles Territo, director of communications for the Auto Alliance. "We believe that a single national standard would make granting California a waiver unnecessary."
In the first quarter of 2009, the Auto Alliance spent $1.3 million on lobbying.
-- Eliza Krigman
Daryl Sage
Monday, May 16, 2011
It would be a lot easier for automakers to have a single CO2 emissions standard all across the country. This would make it easier for both the manufacturers but also the service shops like the Las Vegas auto body to implement an adequate technology and standards. If a handful of states opt for lower CO2 emissions, some brands won't even be able to enter that market.