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Global Automakers’ Members Will Be Challenged by New Rulemaking

August 24, 2012 by Michael J. Stanton - President and CEO

With the CAFE/GHG final rule to be issued any day now, we reflect on the achievements of our members that jump-start their potential compliance with these new aggressive standards. Our member companies have made tremendous strides in fuel economy and technological advancements to improve the efficiency of internal combustion engines. They have lead the industry in the design, development, and deployment of electric vehicles powered by hydrogen, natural gas and biofuels. Our members’ achievements include the:

• First hybrid in the U.S. Market and 87.5% of the U.S. hybrid market today
• First all-electric, zero-emission mass-market vehicle
• First mass-market gasoline-electric hybrid
• First fuel cell vehicle certified for consumer use
• First natural gas-powered vehicle available for consumer use
• First lower-emission LEV, ULEV, SULEV, and near-zero emission AT-PZEV vehicles

Despite these advances, challenges related to cost, infrastructure, and most importantly consumer acceptance remain. We look forward to continuing to work together with policy makers and regulators on finding solutions to these challenges.

Learn more about the history of the rulemaking and past and current regulatory efforts by viewing our slideshow and timeline.

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