Our guest bloggers are Dave McCurdy and Jason Grumet. McCurdy is
the the President and CEO of the Alliance of Automobile
Manufacturers. Grumet is the Executive Director of the National
Commission on Energy Policy. The solutions to climate change and
energy security are going to require creativity, dedication and
innovation across our society. Government must adopt sound
policies that provide incentives and support for innovation.
Companies have to seize opportunities to develop new, more
efficient products. And all Americans must join together in the
recognition that our individual actions have real impacts on our
nation’s economy, security and environment. Automakers
understand and share the concerns of policymakers, environmental
advocates and American consumers about rising gas prices, energy
security and climate change. New aggressive efforts are underway
to develop highly efficient vehicles and advanced technologies
that do not consume oil. While these efforts progress, there’s
something that every Ameri