Issues
The Terminator vs. Big Oil
By Thomas L. Friedman
October 6, 2010
New MPG standards will lead to political debate
By Andrew Schenkel
October 4, 2010
…Once again, this could develop into an environment vs. economy debate. On the side of the environment are the obvious arguments. Bloomberg News quoted Dan Becker of the Safe Climate Campaign as saying that the 6 percent increase would, “be the biggest single step the United States can take to cut global warming and our oil addiction.”…
Presidential Memorandum Regarding Preemption
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release May 20, 2009
May 20, 2009
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
SUBJECT: Preemption
Cars May Reach 62 MPG by 2025
By Nadeem Muaddi
October 4, 2010
…Bloomberg quotes Dan Becker, Director of Safe Climate Campaign: “A 6 percent increase ‘will be the biggest single step the United States can take to cut global warming and our oil addiction. This proposal represents the triumph of technology over intransigence.”…
Obama May Propose Auto-Fuel Standard Topping 60 MPG, Groups Say
September 30, 2010
By John Hughes
Fuel Economy Will Be, Um, Better
By Matthew L. Wald
October 1, 2010
Fuel standard could hit 60 MPG
By Darren Samuelsohn
October 1, 2010
…Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Center, said a 6 percent per year goal is well within reach for the auto industry given the existing rules. "This is auto mechanics, not rocket science," he said. "They know how to do this. They know how to do this in other countries."…
VW and Audi Settle Class Action Suit Over Engine Sludge
By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN
September 29, 2010