Off Topic » in reply to I am only proposing REASONABLE fuel economy standards.

It's always "reasonable." Rarely enough.

TB — 3/28/2009 2:09:20 AM (archived)

The first CAFE standards (1974-1985) doubled mileage standards to 27.5 mpg in increments over that time. The real need for larger vehicles and the lower standards for light trucks and certain other vehicles created the entire breed of SUVs and minivans.

The law passed in 2007 will increase combined average standards to 35 mpg by 2020.

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• "You can have any color..." - TB - 3/27/2009 3:27:34 AM
  • You're also free to tow an anchor down the freeway... - et - 3/27/2009 9:24:58 PM
  • How about the FEDS??? - carl - 3/27/2009 5:11:09 PM
    • As is often the case, I suspect certain groups will have exemptions. (n/t) - TB - 3/27/2009 5:51:55 PM
  • Elimination of Dark Colored Cars to Save Fuel Is Like Spitting On a Forest Fire. Too Small to Matter. - David F Mayer - 3/27/2009 11:58:34 AM
    • What the hell. Ban all the cars that carry more than four people. - TB - 3/27/2009 1:43:37 PM
      • I am only proposing REASONABLE fuel economy standards. - David F Mayer - 3/27/2009 9:34:43 PM
        • It's always "reasonable." Rarely enough. - TB - 3/28/2009 2:09:20 AM
          • Average is not good enough. - David F Mayer - 3/29/2009 12:20:44 PM
  • I wouldn't own a black car. - alcaray - 3/27/2009 8:09:56 AM
    • All my cars are black.... - FrankC - 3/27/2009 6:38:01 PM
      • What you need is a matching helicopter. (n/t) - ER - 3/27/2009 6:39:37 PM
    • All my cars are white. - ER - 3/27/2009 2:35:36 PM
      • Me too. (n/t) - et - 3/27/2009 5:47:26 PM
  • The Brave Old World - Bowser - 3/27/2009 3:39:13 AM
    • Another "brain barf." - TB - 3/27/2009 3:50:25 AM