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Article: Ford decides to increase fuel economy in sport utility vehicles
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- July 27, 2000
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Ford decides to increase fuel economy in sport utility vehicles
By KEITH BRADSHER
New York Times
Thursday, July 27, 2000
Detroit -- Ford Motor Co. has decided to increase the average fuel
economy of its sport utility vehicles by 25% over the next five
years, people involved in the company's plans said Wednesday.
The increase, amounting to roughly 5 miles per gallon, would be
the first significant change in the fuel economy of any class of
passenger vehicle in almost two decades.
Ford is convinced that Americans want to buy more fuel-efficient
vehicles and will steer their purchases to companies they perceive as
environmentally responsible, the people said. The company's new
stance is also a ...