08 JULY 2016Drive Aluminum
Transportation and environmental leaders discuss fuel economy regs
Edited by : AL CIRCLE
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To discuss critical issues surrounding the upcoming Midterm Evaluation of 2025 fuel economy and emissions regulations, former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Aluminum Transportation Group chairman Tom Boney of Novelis, and the following panellists of transportation and environmental leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, June 7:
• John Bozzella, President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Automakers
• Michelle Robinson, Director, Clean Vehicles Program, Union of Concerned Scientists
• John German, Senior Fellow / US Co-Lead, The International Council on Clean Transportation
Lively discussion ensued on whether automakers can meet (or possibly exceed) 2025 fuel economy and emissions targets as well as how existing vehicle technologies and designs are advancing.
"No matter where the final regulations end up for 2025, it’s clear they could have profound implications for automakers…for consumers…for our energy security…and for our environment," said Aluminum Transportation Group chairman Tom Boney.
"...Aluminium is growing. Aluminium’s market share growth will continue during the next decade with the next frontier being doors, hoods, trunks, bumpers and the holy Grail: full body structures. F150 was first in the mass market, but there is more to come," he said.
"... Aluminium is investing. Just since 2013, Aluminum Association member companies announced U.S. plant expansions and planned investment totalling more than $2.6 billion to meet growth projections. As need arises, we’ll invest even more," he added.
The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) promotes research and programs that highlight the positive efficiency, safety, durability, vehicle performance and environmental benefits of the aluminium, as well as its increasing growth in transportation applications.
• John Bozzella, President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Automakers
• Michelle Robinson, Director, Clean Vehicles Program, Union of Concerned Scientists
• John German, Senior Fellow / US Co-Lead, The International Council on Clean Transportation
Lively discussion ensued on whether automakers can meet (or possibly exceed) 2025 fuel economy and emissions targets as well as how existing vehicle technologies and designs are advancing.
"No matter where the final regulations end up for 2025, it’s clear they could have profound implications for automakers…for consumers…for our energy security…and for our environment," said Aluminum Transportation Group chairman Tom Boney.
"...Aluminium is growing. Aluminium’s market share growth will continue during the next decade with the next frontier being doors, hoods, trunks, bumpers and the holy Grail: full body structures. F150 was first in the mass market, but there is more to come," he said.
"... Aluminium is investing. Just since 2013, Aluminum Association member companies announced U.S. plant expansions and planned investment totalling more than $2.6 billion to meet growth projections. As need arises, we’ll invest even more," he added.
The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) promotes research and programs that highlight the positive efficiency, safety, durability, vehicle performance and environmental benefits of the aluminium, as well as its increasing growth in transportation applications.
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