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Originally Posted by Dragoneye
The automakers all seem to be in favor of this new rule...I assume because it's apparently a bit 'smarter' in the designation between trucks and cars...and even credits gas-saving technologies like EV or ethanol...
I think, though, they're mostly in favor of it because it's a clearly-defined "do this". Versus a dozen competing standards that need to be decoded.
I hate it. I think it's completely stupid, frankly...in every way. But if the automakers have a hand in writing it, maybe it won't be as awful as it could be. Wishful thinking, perhaps...  |
Its my understanding that this was reached as a compromise. Some groups were pushing for 62 mpg, so the automakers are 'happy' with 54.5 mpg, since it could have been worse. Sorta like going to court and being 'happy' you were sentenced to 'only' 5 years instead of 6 ...