ADVISORY/Experts Available to Comment on Fuel Economy Issues
--March 13, 2002--| TOPIC: | The U.S. Senate Wednesday rejected a proposal for new strict automobile fuel economy requirements, instead approving a more industry-friendly plan. The amendment directs the Transportation Department to develop new fuel economy suggestions only after considering the impact of higher mileage requirements on manufacturing costs, passenger safety and job losses in the auto industry, according to a story by MSNBC. The original proposal required automakers boost the miles per gallon for vehicles, in order to cut oil imports and reduce pollution, the story said. |
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Marlin Gottschalk, Ph.D. has served as Manager of the Mobile and Area Sources Program for the Georgia Environmental Protection Division since November 1994. His responsibilities include implementation of the state's vehicle inspection and maintenance program, the clean fueled fleets program, the Stage I and Stage II vapor recovery programs, the low RVP and low sulfur gasoline program, the Partnership for a Smog-Free Georgia, and other components of the strategy for improving ambient air quality in Atlanta's 13-county ozone non-attainment area. PR: Candace Kemp (candace@cookerly.com)
Elias Farhat is a Vice President in the Dallas office of Bain & Company, the global business consulting firm. With over 10 years of management consulting experience across a number of Bain & Company's network of offices, Mr. Farhat has worked extensively in the automotive/auto parts practice, with industry experience in purchasing, manufacturing/assembly, distribution and corporate strategy. Additionally, he has worked with clients in consumer products, financial services, construction materials, telecom, new technologies, and diversified holdings. He has also led teams in mergers and acquisition analysis and corporate turnaround assignments. PR: Cheryl Krauss (cheryl.krauss@bain.com ; 646/562-7863).
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