Fuel Economy: The Terminator warns Michigan

Get on the fuel economy train now, Detroit, or else

"Now, there's a billboard in Michigan that accuses me of costing the car industry $85 billion. The billboard says, 'Arnold to Michigan: Drop dead.' The fact of the matter is what I'm saying is, Arnold to Michigan: Get off your butt. Get off your butt and join us."

Those were the words of Arnold Schwarzenneger as he spoke at the Global Environment Conference at Georgetown University regarding U.S. automaker's fight against California's plan to reduce automobile emissions and increase fuel economy.

"I want them to sell the cars in California," Schwarzenegger said. "I believe strongly in American technology. And I think in the end it will be technology that will ultimately save Detroit."

GM and Chrysler took issue with Schwarzenegger. Ironically, neither GM nor Chrysler yet offer any full hybrid vehicles.