Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI15) issued the following statement on the newly announced fuel efficiency standards:
“The Obama Administration is to be commended for working with auto manufacturers, labor, consumer groups, and environmentalists to protect American jobs while also increasing fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The national program allows American manufacturers to continue building the cars consumers want to buy, it gives industry the certainty they need to invest in the future and promotes American manufacturing of advanced technology vehicles. This program is critically important so our manufacturers do not have to meet a patchwork of different standards.
“As the Michigan delegation spoke with one voice throughout this process, we will continue to work together to ensure all commitments made during this process are kept so we can maintain this aggressive and achievable national program.”
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