Detroit Faces Emission Standards Clash With Japan
U S auto makers seek a one year extension to meet 1975 exhaust emission rules while Japanese rivals like Honda and Mazda claim feasibility. GM Ford and Chrysler warn mass production and high costs, while catalytic converters face criticism from the NAS. Wankel engines draw strategic interest as Detroit weighs costly tech shifts amid profitability concerns.
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Economic law cited by oil executive for crisis
H J Haynes of Standard Oil of California said gasoline shortages this summer stem from a natural economic law not oil policies. Speaking at an American Society of Civil Engineers meeting he blamed price controls and pollution standards for the energy gap and denied that shortages were artificial. He urged drastic policy changes domestically and abroad to encourage oil exploration amid public opposition.
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Detroit Eyes Shift to New Engine Type Says Wright
Wright notes Detroit has long pursued realistic proposals but now faces a shift driven by fuel abundance and big engines abroad. Government rules and consumer demand push smaller cars, with Mazda’s challenge and rotary engine’s emission edge tipping toward a new engine type.
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