Detroit's Auto Momentum

When the Big Three were pounded in Washington DC last month did anyone stop to look at the big picture or to really see all the things the Big Three are doing behind the scenes?  Doesn't seem like it to me.  Mike Cox had a nice write up on the Washington Post on Monday.  The perception on Capitol Hill was that the Big Three were behind the eight ball.  Not tending to the needs of today.  Well here is a snap shot of some interesting facts that Mike Cox shared. Now wouldn't you think things have potential to turn themselves around?

• "The brand-new Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is the most fuel-efficient midsize car in America, averaging 41 miles per gallon."
• "Three new electric vehicles from Chrysler, including a gasoline-electric minivan and Jeep model and an all-electric sports car."
• "Chevy's new midsize Malibu, which gets 33 miles per gallon -- better than the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Nissan Altima."
• "The Big Three will also sell 25 hybrid models, 38 versions of flex-fuel vehicles and eight models that run on clean diesel."