We have consistently opposed mandatory fuel economy standards as unnecessary. Because it is clearly in our self interest to meet customer requirements on fuel economy improvements, as demonstrated by our own high mileage m.p.g. small cars recently announced.
Rodney Markley Jr., VP of Washington Staff for Ford, in regards to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Quoted in Chicago Tribune,
Sunday, June 29, 1975
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