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Washington, DC – Congressman Ryan voted for the most
comprehensive national vehicle research and development program in American
history today. The bipartisan Advanced Vehicle Technology Act, which is supported
by a broad coalition, including the United Autoworkers, the big three auto
makers and groups like the National Association of Manufacturers, will invest
in American energy and technology. The bill is expected to create huge
opportunities for communities like the 17th District which is already becoming
a leader in advanced fuel and automotive research and development.
“Our area is not just benefiting, but leading this revolution.
Next year, the Chevy Cruze which gets 40 miles to the gallon will be produced
right here at GM-Lordstown and moving forward from there, GM will continue to
make it’s most cutting edge vehicles in our community,” said Congressman Ryan.
“We are going to be a world leader in innovative automotive technologies.”
The Advanced Vehicle Technology Act will build on the
historic fuel efficiency standards enacted under a Democratic-led Congress in
2007 and our success with the Cash for Clunkers program – a national program
that rewarded Americans who turned in almost 700,000 gas-guzzling and
air-polluting older cars for newer, more fuel-efficient models.
In addition, the House also passed an historic clean energy
jobs bill that will help the private sector create millions of new American
jobs that can’t be shipped overseas and help energy-intensive industries
transition to a cleaner, more profitable future.
“Right now at YSU, the University of Akron and at
startups all over our area, cutting edge research into the next generation of
cars and fuels is already moving forward,” said Congressman Tim Ryan. “This
bill will help supercharge those efforts and will ultimately create more jobs
and more opportunities for our families.”
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