Dave McCurdy’s Posts

• The fuel economy decision

  'Staying viable and competitive' 0

  Posted 6 months, 1 week ago

  At the Auto Alliance, an association representing major automakers, we're happy to hear the Obama administration's announcement of a national program to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel efficiency.

• Fleeting thoughts

  Modernizing the auto fleet will benefit the earth and the economy 4

  Posted 10 months, 1 week ago

  The auto industry and its customers are suffering from unprecedented market conditions. Within the past six months, the industry has been hit with three unforeseen market problems: $4 per gallon gasoline, frozen credit markets, and, now, a recession that is spurring job losses and dampening consumer confidence. These factors combined to drive down U.S. new vehicle sales by 18 percent in 2008 (compared to annual sales in 2007) -- this equals nearly 2.9 million fewer cars and trucks sold in our nation in 2008.

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• Why the health of the auto industry matters to you

  Automotive industry provides $13 million jobs, generates $10 billion in tax revenue 5

  Posted 1 year ago

  The automotive industry plans to be on the leading edge of the new energy economy. Our work towards meeting a national solution could create the biggest wave of "green jobs" our nation has seen as automakers produce more cars that use less fuel and produce less carbon dioxide.

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