Maybe, but I'm doubting it. There's no reason for the US to be far behind in anything!

I'm sure they can.
The real question is, will they make the effort?

The technology is there and American car makers are as capable of applying it as any others. I think that Americans are becomming more willing to support this effort after this recession.

They need harsher "Incentives." They could have been making cars cleaner for quite some time, it just wasn't profitable enough.

HUGZ ~ Electra ;)

I keep hoping that YES they can ! And everybody =)

Yes, but only when we run out of fossil fuel and they have no choice

no they lose money

yes i sure hope so and soon

If they truly put resources into R&D of the necessary technologies, then yes. But they likely will not risk such investment over fears of lower short-term profits. Their ability to plan for long-term profits seems quite poor.

They can work together to save energy, natural resources & water in their operations! Secondly, they can expand telecommuting to save on office expenses.
Thirdly, they could greatly reduce inventory in only making cars that have been ordered & financed!
Fourthy, they could encourage carpooling, scootering, bicycle commuting & public transportation to their employees to save $$ on parking spaces!