June 4, 2007
Bill Ford disappointed with Obama's comments, criticizes fuel … - DetNews.com- Fuel Economy
Ford Motor executive chairman Bill Ford speaks at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference. MACKINAC ISLAND — Ford Motor Co. Bill Ford acknowledged that automakers must be part of the solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but noted the public outcry has “created a rush toward arbitrary and poorly conceived solutions. Senate is set to consider a bill that would raise fuel economy mandates for the nation’s cars and trucks by 40 percent — to 35 miles per gallon — by 2020. Joked he “browned out” his Ann Arbor home by recharging his all-electric Ford Ranger, which has a 50-mile range. Ford said he was optimistic about the family-owned team — as everyone is this time of year. read more
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