by Russ White
MLIVE
August 27, 2012
With the launch of new federal vehicle fuel economy rules, the American auto industry has grown by nearly a quarter million jobs since June 2009 when the auto industry hit bottom, according to a new report available from DrivingGrowth.org.
The report from DrivingGrowth.org finds that fuel efficiency is a major factor behind the gains in U.S. auto jobs. A website that tracks the revitalization of the U.S. auto industry, DrivingGrowth.org is sponsored by three leading U.S. environmental organizations: The Natural Resources Defense Council, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund.