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Gas Hogs Face U.S. Ban on Fuel Guzzlers by 1980
Industry fears foreign makers will exit the U.S. market under a Senate plan to require 16 mpg by 1980 rising to 21 mpg by 1985 and levy $10,000 fines per nonconforming car. McElwaine warns high end brands like Jaguar Ferrari Maserati and Aston Martin would be wiped out and Mercedes and BMW would cut dealer networks. UAW leader Fraser supports banning inefficient autos to curb wasteful driving.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Senate
Robert McElwaine
American Import Auto Dealers Association
McElwaine
U.S
Mercedes-Benz
BMW
Howard M. Metzenbaum
Ohio
Carter
National Energy Plan
Metzenbaum
Federal Energy Administration
Jaguar
Maserati
Ferrari
Aston-Martin
Mercedes- Benz
Mercedes
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