The Detroit Project was a group of people that lobbied American automakers to build cars and
SUV
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s that have higher
fuel efficiency
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and use
alternative fuels
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. The group also lobbied politicians to take action to reduce the petroleum dependence of the United States.
Founders
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Lawrence Bender
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Laurie David
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Ari Emanuel
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Arianna Huffington
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See also
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A Band Apart
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Participant Productions
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References
External links
* http://www.detroitproject.com
* http://ourfuture.org/issues_and_campaigns/energy_independence/index.cfm
Environmental organizations based in the United States
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