US Automakers Misleading the Public about Benefits of Stronger Fuel Economy Standards

Detroit Three Holds Rally in Chicago to Protest Proposed Fuel Economy Bill; Second Rally Slated for August 22

"U.S. automakers are continuing to mislead the public about the very real benefits of a strong federal fuel economy standard and the fact that they have the technology to meet it," said David Friedman, research director in UCS's Clean Vehicle Program. "The National Academy of Sciences says existing and emerging conventional technology can boost the fuel economy of all vehicles, from two-seaters to four-by-fours. Detroit can produce 34-mile-per-gallon SUVs, ... Full Story »

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by Mike LaBonte - Oct. 1, 2008

Being a press release, this is completely one-sided. Could use more detail on the astroturf claim.

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