The big three U.S. automakers brought some of their eco-friendlier offerings to the White House on Monday as they met with President Bush to discuss alternative fuels. Here, the president prepares to plug in a Ford hybrid electric/hydrogen fuel vehicle, accompanied by Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman (left); Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford Motor (second from right); and Rick Wagoner, CEO of General Motors (right).
With a focus on hybrid technologies and alternative fuels, President Bush wants Congress to pass energy legislation by the start of the summer driving season in keeping with his goal of reducing U.S. gas consumption by 20 percent over the next 10 years.
"We tried to make clear to the president that his direction, particularly relying more on biofuels and technology, are things that are within our grasp now," Wagoner said Monday, according to the Reuters news agency.
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