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Automakers To Speak at EPA Public Hearing on Diesel Fuel

22 June 2000

WHAT:   The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment 
        on its heavy-duty-vehicle rule, which includes reducing sulfur 
        in diesel fuel. Automakers will testify at EPA's hearing in 
        Los Angeles that getting the sulfur out of diesel fuel will 
        dramatically improve air quality, and it will enable 
        manufacturers to develop a new generation of clean, light-duty 
        diesel vehicles that are more fuel-efficient.

WHO:    Environmental, fuel and automotive experts from the Alliance 
        are available June 20 through June 27 to discuss why EPA needs 
        to go even further with its heavy-truck rule to benefit air 
        quality and consumers.

        -- Josephine S. Cooper, president and chief executive officer, 
           Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
        -- Greg Dana, vice president for environmental affairs, 
           Alliance
        -- Ellen Shapiro, director of automotive fuels, Alliance

        Gary Herwick from General Motors will testify on behalf of the
        Alliance at EPA's hearing.

        The Alliance is a coalition of 13 auto and light-truck 
        manufacturers, representing more than 90 percent of U.S. 
        vehicle sales. Alliance members include BMW Group, 
        DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Ford Motor Co., General Motors, Isuzu, 
        Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen 
        and Volvo.

WHEN:   EPA's public hearing is Tuesday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 
        6:30 p.m.

NOTE:   Interviews and background briefings in advance of the hearing 
        can be arranged by calling Sarah Cheaure at 323/466-3445 or 
        Pat McMurray at 202/828-9730.

WHERE:  Hyatt Regency Hotel
        711 S. Hope St.
        Los Angeles, Calif. 90017
        (2000 Thomas Guide, page 634, E-5)

        The Alliance media room will be the Redondo Room, located 
        directly across from the hearing room. On-site interviews with 
        Alliance representatives can be arranged at the media room.