BEIJING Chrysler is still waiting to realize the first fruits of its small-car alliance with Chinese partner Chery Automobile. In the meantime, state-owned Chery is steaming ahead with its own expansion plans, including a major move into the truck and SUV segments. That's visible here at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show in the form of a its new Higgo 2 pickup and Higgo 3 utility vehicle.
WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that it wants to require automakers to achieve an average 31.6 miles per gallon by 2015 for the cars and trucks they sell in the U.S. a move that will cost the industry $47 billion over a five-year period.
The proposal will save nearly 55 billion gallons of fuel and result in a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions estimated at 521 million metric tons, said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters. Meeting the objective would require 4.5 percent annual improvements in fuel efficiency or a 25 percent improvement between 2011 and 2015.
Under the new rules, cars must achieve fuel economy of 35.7 mpg by 2015, up from the current 27.5-mpg standard. Light trucks must improve mileage to 28.6 mpg, up from 22.5 mpg now.
Peters, who noted that she arrived at the press conference in a Saturn Aura hybrid, called the proposal "historically ambitious, yet achievable." The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the lobbying arm of the U.S. auto industry, issued a statement calling the fuel economy proposal "tough" and a "challenge." It added, "We have a responsibility to increase fuel economy and limit greenhouse gas emissions from new automobiles."
The Higgo siblings introduced as part of a new "Brave Warrior" series are described by the company as "North American style" trucks. In fact, they appear to share more, stylistically, with Nissan's Armada and Titan and are nearly the size of the Dodge Durango and Ram. That's not a good omen for either Chrysler or Nissan, which recently announced a truck tie-up of their own.
WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that it wants to require automakers to achieve an average 31.6 miles per gallon by 2015 for the cars and trucks they sell in the U.S. a move that will cost the industry $47 billion over a five-year period.
The proposal will save nearly 55 billion gallons of fuel and result in a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions estimated at 521 million metric tons, said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters. Meeting the objective would require 4.5 percent annual improvements in fuel efficiency or a 25 percent improvement between 2011 and 2015.
Under the new rules, cars must achieve fuel economy of 35.7 mpg by 2015, up from the current 27.5-mpg standard. Light trucks must improve mileage to 28.6 mpg, up from 22.5 mpg now.
Peters, who noted that she arrived at the press conference in a Saturn Aura hybrid, called the proposal "historically ambitious, yet achievable." The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the lobbying arm of the U.S. auto industry, issued a statement calling the fuel economy proposal "tough" and a "challenge." It added, "We have a responsibility to increase fuel economy and limit greenhouse gas emissions from new automobiles."
The Chery trucks share a ladder-type frame with leaf-spring rear suspension and are fitted with front and side airbags, antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, electronic stability program, tire-pressure monitor and reverse sensing system.
WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that it wants to require automakers to achieve an average 31.6 miles per gallon by 2015 for the cars and trucks they sell in the U.S. a move that will cost the industry $47 billion over a five-year period.
The proposal will save nearly 55 billion gallons of fuel and result in a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions estimated at 521 million metric tons, said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters. Meeting the objective would require 4.5 percent annual improvements in fuel efficiency or a 25 percent improvement between 2011 and 2015.
Under the new rules, cars must achieve fuel economy of 35.7 mpg by 2015, up from the current 27.5-mpg standard. Light trucks must improve mileage to 28.6 mpg, up from 22.5 mpg now.
Peters, who noted that she arrived at the press conference in a Saturn Aura hybrid, called the proposal "historically ambitious, yet achievable." The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the lobbying arm of the U.S. auto industry, issued a statement calling the fuel economy proposal "tough" and a "challenge." It added, "We have a responsibility to increase fuel economy and limit greenhouse gas emissions from new automobiles."
The surprisingly broad engine range announced for the two vehicles includes turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter direct-injection V6 gasoline units, as well as common-rail turbodiesels in 1.9-, 2.2- and 3.0-liter displacements. Manual and automatic transmissions will be offered.
WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that it wants to require automakers to achieve an average 31.6 miles per gallon by 2015 for the cars and trucks they sell in the U.S. a move that will cost the industry $47 billion over a five-year period.
The proposal will save nearly 55 billion gallons of fuel and result in a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions estimated at 521 million metric tons, said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters. Meeting the objective would require 4.5 percent annual improvements in fuel efficiency or a 25 percent improvement between 2011 and 2015.
Under the new rules, cars must achieve fuel economy of 35.7 mpg by 2015, up from the current 27.5-mpg standard. Light trucks must improve mileage to 28.6 mpg, up from 22.5 mpg now.
Peters, who noted that she arrived at the press conference in a Saturn Aura hybrid, called the proposal "historically ambitious, yet achievable." The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the lobbying arm of the U.S. auto industry, issued a statement calling the fuel economy proposal "tough" and a "challenge." It added, "We have a responsibility to increase fuel economy and limit greenhouse gas emissions from new automobiles."
Chery says the Higgo is designed for "global pickup markets," especially North America, and is intended as a "sturdy and practical tool."
WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that it wants to require automakers to achieve an average 31.6 miles per gallon by 2015 for the cars and trucks they sell in the U.S. a move that will cost the industry $47 billion over a five-year period.
The proposal will save nearly 55 billion gallons of fuel and result in a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions estimated at 521 million metric tons, said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters. Meeting the objective would require 4.5 percent annual improvements in fuel efficiency or a 25 percent improvement between 2011 and 2015.
Under the new rules, cars must achieve fuel economy of 35.7 mpg by 2015, up from the current 27.5-mpg standard. Light trucks must improve mileage to 28.6 mpg, up from 22.5 mpg now.
Peters, who noted that she arrived at the press conference in a Saturn Aura hybrid, called the proposal "historically ambitious, yet achievable." The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the lobbying arm of the U.S. auto industry, issued a statement calling the fuel economy proposal "tough" and a "challenge." It added, "We have a responsibility to increase fuel economy and limit greenhouse gas emissions from new automobiles."
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