American vehicles are still very dependent on oil. In fact, transportation is responsible for 70 percent of U.S. petroleum usage.
Maria Cantwell: “American vehicles are still very dependent on oil. In fact, transportation is responsible for 70 percent of U.S.…”
On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
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Senator Cantwell points out the ongoing oil dependency of American vehicles and its environmental impact.
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