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(Federal Efforts to I'.prove the Fuel Economy of New
Autcmobiles]. B-178265. January 13, 1977. 6 pp.
Report to Elliot Richardson, Chairman, Energy Resource:; Council;
by Monte Canfield, Jr., Director, Energy and Minerals Div.
Issue Area! Energy: Effezt of Federal Efforts on Energy
Ccnservation (1607).
Contact: Energy and Minerals Div.
Budget Function: Commerce and Transportation: Ground
Transportation (304); Natural Resources, Environment, ind
Energy: Energy (305) ; Natural Resources, Environment, akid
Energy: Pollution Control and Abatement (404).
Organization Concerned: Department of Transpcrtation;
Environmental Protection Agency.
Congressf.onal Relevance: House Committef. on Science and
Technology; Senate Committee on Interior and Insular
Affairs.
Authority. Enegy Reorganizatio Act 01 i974, sec. 108 (42
U.S.C. 5818).
A Fsderal task fcrce completed a comprehensive study, of
tho long range energy goals for motor vehicles. The drdft report
of the task force attempts to present a balanced view of the
tr'aeoffs that may be feasible and necessary Puong autcmobile
qcais beyond 1980. Findings/Conclusions: The need for balancing
Federal emi! 5icns standards, safety, and fuel eccnomy is
stresed. The United States could achieve, by 1985, fuel savings
of fo'ir million barrels per day relative to 1975 if a reasonable
approach to Federal Government regulation of the automobile
occurs. Three types of Federal assistance are identified: (1)
relaxation of the standards of their implementation schedule;
(2) actions to increase consumer demand for fuel-efficient
vehicles; and (3) financial assistance to the automobile
manufacturing industry. Recommendations: The Energy Resources
council should: establish a followup program to develop and
recommend to Congress a balanced Pet of automobile standards
that address feasible levels and timing of Federal emissions,
safety, and fuel economy standards beyond 1980. These standards
should be reviewed and updated periodically as changes occur in
technology and the nation's energy situation. (RES)](ViewImageLocal?handle=hein.gao/gaobaagss0001&div=1&collection=&method=preview&ext=.png&size=3)