AIAM Applauds Newly Released GHG and CAFE Regulations

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) released the following remarks by Michael J. Stanton, President and CEO, regarding the newly released EPA greenhouse gas and NHTSA CAFE regulations for 2012-2016.

"AIAM and its member companies have long supported a single, national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Today's release of the proposed harmonized national standards for GHG emissions and fuel economy by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), respectively, is a welcome step toward implementation of that critically important program.

"Due to the length and complexity of the materials released today, we won't be able to comment immediately on their content, but we certainly appreciate the efforts of this Administration, especially the EPA and NHTSA, as well as other participants, in laying out a coordinated path toward a cleaner, more fuel efficient and less energy-dependent future."

About AIAM - The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) is a trade association representing 13 international motor vehicle manufacturers who account for 40 percent of all passenger cars and light trucks sold annually in the United States. AIAM provides members with information, analysis and advocacy on a wide variety of legislative and regulatory issues impacting the auto sector. The Association is dedicated to the promotion of free trade and to policies that enhance motor vehicle safety and the protection of the environment. Member companies include Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota. For more information, visit our website at www.aiam.org.