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New York Times:

Michael J. Stanton, the president of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, a plaintiff group, said in an interview the position did not represent the views of the mostly Asian automakers who are his constituents, some of whom are trying to create “eco-friendly” reputations.

“We believe that there is enough information out there to address climate change and we know that cars — passenger cars and light trucks — contribute, and we want to be part of the solution,” Mr. Stanton said.

That solution? Well, if American manufacturers have a say it's not going to look anything like an intent to comply with strict fuel economy standards. Perhaps it will be to launch a large fleet of fuel-inefficient Space Humvees into orbit from Cape Canaveral. These Humvees can be made of chromium so that they reflect solar energy away from earth. George Bush would get behind that! But I'm afraid even that might not be terribly agreeable to the auto industry. Read the article.