U.S. reliance on imported oil has become "a national security imperative."
Rep. Sherwood Boehlert, R-N.Y., who chairs the House Science Committee, says he wants to add tougher fuel-economy standards to energy legislation. In the past two sessions of Congress, Boehlert failed in his attempt to require SUVs to meet standards for cars rather than light trucks (AutoWeek).
Reducing U.S. reliance on imported oil has become "a national security imperative", according to Boehlert, referencing a series of expert reports in the past few months.
Of course the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which represents the Big 3 and six import-brand automakers is fighting against the legislation. Boehlert says the industry seems increasingly willing to take action to help fix a serious problem. But he argues it is not doing enough.
Reducing U.S. reliance on imported oil has become "a national security imperative", according to Boehlert, referencing a series of expert reports in the past few months.
Of course the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which represents the Big 3 and six import-brand automakers is fighting against the legislation. Boehlert says the industry seems increasingly willing to take action to help fix a serious problem. But he argues it is not doing enough.
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More people should learn about electric vehicles as a solution. "Zero emissions" is something that's going to be required by law one day (you know it will). Making the decision to go electric is far cheaper anyway, like 10 cents on the dollar vs. gas. (source: zapworld.com)
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