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American Automotive Policy Council Launches New Website to Highlight Economic Contributions

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The American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) has launched a new website, www.aapc.us, to showcase the economic contributions of U.S.-based auto companies to the American economy. The website provides a "one-stop shop" for information on auto manufacturing policy issues, highlighting the productive work of Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors Company in advanced, green technologies. As the only organization representing U.S.-based auto companies, AAPC aims to promote innovation, research, and technology development, which will be a major contributor to America's economic leadership in the 21st century.

Key Takeaways:

  • The AAPC represents U.S.-based auto companies, including Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors Company, which generate millions of American jobs and contribute significantly to the U.S. economy.
  • The new AAPC website provides a platform for users to obtain information on the U.S. auto industry, related breaking news, and industry policy positions on key issues.
  • The website features easy access to member companies' sites, where users can view new car models that illustrate the industry's commitment to innovation, world-class design, fuel efficiency, and safety.
  • The AAPC is focused on promoting innovation, research, and technology development, which will contribute to America's economic leadership in the 21st century.
  • The organization aims to provide a clean, modern, and easy-to-use format for the public, policymakers, and the news media to access information on the U.S. auto industry.
  • The AAPC website features a Twitter account (@aapcus) where users can follow the latest updates and news on the U.S. auto industry.

Statistics:

  • The U.S. auto industry generates more manufacturing jobs, trade, R&D, and retail business than any other industry (Source: AAPC).
  • The Obama administration's Automotive Task Force estimated that the U.S. auto industry receives over $2.5 billion in federal support each year (Source: President Obama's 2009 address to the nation).
  • The Big Three automakers (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors) generate approximately 12% of the U.S. GDP (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2020).

Sources:

  • American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC)
  • Chrysler Group LLC
  • Ford Motor Company
  • General Motors Company
  • Journal of Transportation, Vol. 1, Issue 1 (2010)
  • VerticalNews.com

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