Ford Motor Company Issues Statement on NLEV Program
17 December 1997
Ford Motor Company Issues Statement on NLEV ProgramWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Ford Motor Company issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement of the National Low Emission Vehicle Program: Ford Motor Company supports the position taken by the Environmental Protection Agency on the National Low Emission Vehicle Program. NLEV is an effective means to achieve improved air quality throughout the United States as well as provide for consistent emission requirements throughout the country. Ford has been in favor of this type of cooperative approach between government and industry for some time. NLEV creates a marketplace where environmental technology can make good business sense. We believe the NLEV program is one which all parties will be able to embrace and we fully expect to become active participants. However, at this point it is important for state officials to review the rule to ensure that it meets their needs without pressure from us. SOURCE Ford Motor Company