McCain Pushes Lower Auto Emissions

On June 23, 2008, John McCain, the Republican Party's presumptive candidate in the 2008 presidential election, outlined a plan to push car manufacturers to introduce more environmentally friendly vehicles.¹

McCain also stated that he would encourage greater tax incentives for consumers who purchased fuel efficient vehicles.¹

Fast Facts

1. Outlined in speech given on June 23, 2008
2. Given in Fresno, California
3. Stated that the current U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) penalties were too low¹
4. Did not propose a specific fine
5. Announced intention to push alcohol-based fuel vehicles²
6. Proposed a $5,000 tax credit for buying a zero-emissions vehicle²
7. Proposed a government-funded $300 million prize to encourage battery innovations
8. Part of a series of proposals to fight Climate Change and dependence on foreign sources of oil
9. June 16, 2008: McCain called for an end to the ban on offshore drilling³

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