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Introducing the Freedom Package

Increasing fuel efficiency means saving $ at the pump, reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and curbing global warming.Better gas mileage means more than just big savings at the fuel pump. It also means freedom – freedom from air pollution and freedom from foreign oil.

Ford Motor Company chairman, William Clay Ford, Jr. has said he wants his company to improve its fuel economy. That's why we're asking you to help the Ford Motor Company "walk their talk." Take action to show Ford that consumers want not just small cars that are fuel-efficient, but all cars, SUVs and other light trucks to get more miles per gallon.

Take Action! -- Print an action message that you can drop off at your local Ford dealer.

Freedom Option Package: These gas-saving technologies are on-the-shelf, just not in most vehicles. (pdf)
Fewer Seat Warmers, More Miles Per Gallon
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Television and radio ads, featuring former Senator and decorated Navy Seal Bob Kerrey, and retired Vice Admiral Jack Shanahan, Military Advisory Committee Chairman with Truemajority.com, appeal to automakers to do their part to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil by manufacturing more fuel-efficient vehicles. Both men have distinguished records of military service, and, in the ads, they urge the auto industry to do its part to loosen the grip of oil-producing countries and help save American lives. The ads are running in Detroit and Washington, DC.
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TV ad - Vice Admiral Shanahan, Windows Media (T1)
TV ad - Vice Admiral Shanahan, Windows Media (56k)
TV ad - Senator Kerrey, Windows Media (T1)
TV ad - Senator Kerrey, Windows Media (56k)
Radio ad - Vice Admiral Shanahan, MP3


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