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In the wake of the 1973 oil embargo, elected officials sought to protect the long term interests of the United States by initiating corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE).  Since 1975, the CAFE Standards have provided a foundational framework for technical innovation and social responsibility within a diverse marketplace.

The pursuit of energy independence remains a priority whether viewed through the lens of national defense, environmentalism, or economic stability. The Obama Administration announced its plans to reduce global emissions and to lower America’s dependence on foreign oil through aggressive CAFE standards for 2017-2025. I’m encouraged that Americans continue to assert universal agreement that our government has a responsibility to partner with the transportation sector to meet these environmental challenges. For me, the issue is now how to use the considerable authority of government and the expertise of our transportation industry in ! order to meet the diverse needs of consumers and the collective goals of our country.

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