| Number | 20011 |
| Subject | Automobiles |
| Source | New York Times |
| State | NY |
| Year | 1997 |
| Publication Date | Nov. 30 |
| Summary | The Times reports on the enormous success of Chrysler's new SUV, Dodge Durango, and other light trucks. Auto dealers are happy to sell more; the consumers are happy to buy more. But what is the price of the deal? "If the Durango and most other sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks and mini-vans were classified as cars, they would violate federal standards for pollution and gasoline consumption aimed at protecting the environment and conserving energy." The story finds that light trucks enjoy lower standards thanks to the combined lobbying muscle of dealers and manufacturers. |
| Category | General |
| Pages | 5 |
| Keywords | SUVs;light trucks;pollution;environment;gasoline consumption;global warming;emissions;GM;Ford;lobbying |
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