igotzzoom
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Yep. Just another self-congratulatory canned response. But very typical of Washington, from both parties. I wouldn't expect the administration to openly advocate for one side or another.
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I can't say it wasn't what I expected. I just wonder why it took so long for them to respond.Pshhhh! So much for the long patient wait! Response to We the People Petition on Tesla Motors | We the People: Your Voice in Our Government
Disappointing response from the White House (IMO) to the We the People Petition on Tesla Motors:
We are already making significant progress in promoting vehicle efficiency: new vehicle fuel economy has increased by 12% since 2008 and consumers now can choose from five times more car models with a combined city/highway fuel economy of 30 mpg or more, compared to just five years ago. In December 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that model year 2012 vehicles achieved an all-time high fuel economy, after increasing seven of the last eight years.
The President has taken historic action to spur more consumer choice -- saving consumers money at the pump and reducing our dependence on oil. Here are some of the ways we're helping to encourage the future generation of energy-efficient cars:
I found the response patronizing & sent them a note. Should have had the FTC respond instead.
The president cannot make law. Only Congress can. The courts can interpret. Of course the president can lobby Congress. So can you. Write your US senators and representatives. If they pass a law, then the president can enforce it.
The president cannot make law. Only Congress can. The courts can interpret. Of course the president can lobby Congress. So can you. Write your US senators and representatives. If they pass a law, then the president can enforce it.