Motor vehicles are arguably the most complex and environmentally damaging consumer
products on the planet. From the cradle to the grave, cars, vans and trucks spread pollution
and use up vast stores of natural resources. By applying the best practices currently
available in the auto industry, it is possible to manufacture vehicles that produce less pollution
from the assembly line on through road use and to end-of-life disposition. As a general
rule, motor vehicles are classified as "clean" if they conform to three basic standards: 1)
fuel efficiency is 1.5 times the fleet average within that vehicle's class; 2) tailpipe emissions
are within California's "Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle" (SULEV) standard; and 3) the
manufacturing process uses fewer and non-toxic recyclable materials. This standard is supported
by American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Ecology Center, Environmental
Defense, Great Lakes United, Michigan Environmental Council, & Union of Concerned
scientists.
MTS ad "Delivering a Cleaner Environment" promoting the Clean Vehicle Standard was
prepared for FedEx, Environmental Defense, and the Pew Charitable Trusts.
http://www.clearncarcampaign.org/standard.html
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/greencar |