Toyota Motor Corp. is creating U.S. jobs, making friends in Washington and leading in fuel-saving technology, yet will not be at the table when President George W. Bush meets major automakers to talk energy policy on Monday.
Chief executives of General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile , Research), Ford Motor Co. (F.N: Quote, Profile , Research) and Chrysler Group (DCX.N: Quote, Profile , Research) will roll into the White House to discuss Bush's proposal to cut fuel consumption by 20 percent over 10 years by encouraging gasoline alternatives and imposing tougher mileage standards.
The meeting is central to Bush's push to generate support for his energy proposals, which for autos have received a mixed reception from the industry and congressional lawmakers.
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