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[0:01] ..." in the WBZ newsroom we're talking with John -- it's. And auto industry analyst at global insight in Lexington about president Obama's order regarding fuel emissions and what fallout that's likely to bring."...
[0:15] ..." know there's this two goals to be reached here one is. The global warming issue the other is energy independence. And whichever side you were on this something polite for everybody because of that so you"...
[0:43] ..." for our hybrid sales because obviously when you're talking about fuel economy hybrids have that in spades. And presumably their cost would not go up that's the cost of a conventional car."...
[0:54] ..." It's definitely going to lead to an increase in hybrids available and in hybrid sales. In order for people to continue to get some of the kinds of vehicles that they want to drive you know a larger. Vehicles in particular. The only way they're going to meet this requirement is is with hybrids. So you know that there may be a period of time a short period of time where because this -- that advanced bike for years. That we wind up having some vehicles off the market for awhile until they can be hybrid guys. But I think hybrids are going to be an important part of meeting this set of regulations."...
[1:32] ..." For some people hybrids still. Are somewhat exotic do you think that this may be the thing that makes the mainstream."...
[1:39] ..." I do actually I think this this is definitely going to make hybrids mainstream. And they are not going to be exotic anymore come twenties sixteen. Hybrids are aren't going to take a significant share of the US term market."...
[3:10] ..." with the issue of multiple fuel economy and our emissions standards for different states. You know what the government did -- they basically took what California. And the other thirteen states like Massachusetts wanted and made it to national law so. Obviously we've we no longer have this really unworkable situation. Where we would've had multiple. Standards depending on the state the auto industry just can't handle that economically."...
[0:00]" This is Lisa Meyer in the WBZ newsroom we're talking with John -- it's. And auto industry analyst at global insight in Lexington about president Obama's order regarding fuel emissions and what fallout that's likely to bring."
[0:12]" This is the direction things are heading. You know there's this two goals to be reached here one is. The global warming issue the other is energy independence. And whichever side you were on this something polite for everybody because of that so you know this is typical of what we're going through today were all going to have to make some sacrifices for this one. But it leads to some good things in the and download."
[0:40]" You know I'm wondering whether in fact this could be a boon for our hybrid sales because obviously when you're talking about fuel economy hybrids have that in spades. And presumably their cost would not go up that's the cost of a conventional car."
[0:54]" It's definitely going to lead to an increase in hybrids available and in hybrid sales. In order for people to continue to get some of the kinds of vehicles that they want to drive you know a larger. Vehicles in particular. The only way they're going to meet this requirement is is with hybrids. So you know that there may be a period of time a short period of time where because this -- that advanced bike for years. That we wind up having some vehicles off the market for awhile until they can be hybrid guys. But I think hybrids are going to be an important part of meeting this set of regulations."
[1:32]" For some people hybrids still. Are somewhat exotic do you think that this may be the thing that makes the mainstream."
[1:39]" Yes I do actually I think this this is definitely going to make hybrids mainstream. And they are not going to be exotic anymore come twenties sixteen. Hybrids are aren't going to take a significant share of the US term market."
[1:54]" You know I I know that the one thing that a lot of people talk about -- that is the thing that keeps him from buying a hybrid is the whole issue with the battery has that been resolved yet or are they working on making a better battery when that last longer."
[2:07]" They're working very hard on that and a lot of progress is being made I think right now the biggest issue with the batteries is the disposal of I think that's the thing that we haven't early really conquered yet but. In terms of getting batteries that last a long time and are reasonably cost efficient. Has been tremendous progress made in those areas including by some. Fairly local companies to the Boston area."
[2:34]" Do you expect much pushed back from Detroit on -- are basically are they not in the position to push it all given their financial position."
[2:42]" Detroit is not in a position to push back MGM men and Chrysler are accepting money from the government right now. Ford is in a position where it can probably squeak through but it might have to request some money if things were not to go completely well. Toyota and Honda are cultivating -- green image. So nobody's going to fight this and in fact there's something really good about the spill for all the auto companies and that is the idea that we're no longer grappling with the issue of multiple fuel economy and our emissions standards for different states. You know what the government did -- they basically took what California. And the other thirteen states like Massachusetts wanted and made it to national law so. Obviously we've we no longer have this really unworkable situation. Where we would've had multiple. Standards depending on the state the auto industry just can't handle that economically."
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