31. Owning the building provides more flexibility and a fixed cost . 32. York has criticized Chrysler and Eaton for rising fixed costs and poor vehicle quality. 33. The firm said 65 percent of its fixed costs are covered by fee revenue. 34. Joyce said the company has intensified efforts to control fixed costs and capital expenditures. 35. The combined bank intends to cut its fixed costs to make itself more competitive. 36. And higher utilization allows refiners to operate at a lower fixed cost per barrel. 37. Aside from lobbying for the bailout, the airlines have responded by slashing fixed costs . 38. He wanted a way to bolster productivity while keeping a lid on fixed costs . 39. Fixed costs are high because of the area's expensive rents.40. However, EAFs have the advantage of lower fixed costs than the integrated steel plants.