House Drops Revised Fuel Economy Standards!

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House drops revised fuel economy standards

Posted Aug 2nd 2007 9:07AM by Damon Lavrinc
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Yesterday, House Democrats withdrew two amendments to an energy bill in the House that would increase fuel economy standards significantly over the next 12 years. The bill, which is slated for debate this week, included a proposed increase in fuel mileage by close to 40-percent for both cars and SUV/light trucks. The goal was to revise the outdated fuel economy standards to 27.5 MPG for cars and 22.2 MPG for trucks and SUVs by 2019.

Ed Markey, D-Mass withdrew his amendment after a conversation with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, although Markey insisted that support on both sides of the aisle was enough to bring it to the President's desk. Surprised? We weren't either.

[Source: Detroit News]
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Hallelujiah!
 
Probably large amounts of cash. Or the graciousness of their hearts. But its probably the first one.
 
Oh thank god! Isn't this what almost killed the new wave of GM Zeta cars?
 
Jim Prower
Huh? what made them change their mind?
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Ed Markey, D-Mass withdrew his amendment after a conversation with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, although Markey insisted that support on both sides of the aisle was enough to bring it to the President's desk.
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Funny thing happened on the interwebz today:

USA Today Article
As president and CEO of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, representing BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen, I can speak firsthand about the radical transformation that has been taking place within this global industry.

For starters, let me be especially clear on this particular item: automakers support increasing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. In fact, today’s auto industry is currently advocating for the largest CAFE increase in U.S. history. We support an unprecedented 30 percent to 40 percent CAFE increase over the next 15 years. We believe it’s time to end the debate. We urge Congress to act now, so we can continue with the hard work needed to further our efforts to improve fuel economy.
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(FULL ARTICLE HERE)

I find this all so very funny!
 
Tophaticent
Yep, you can almost taste the Impala now can't you?
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Mmmm...carbon monoxide.... :drool: Oil companies win a loss for the public yet again!

Don't bother doing the right thing, we'll just change the laws for you! Oh, we were just kidding about that whole global warming stuff. Tee-hee! Can't you just picture it now: driving your brand new 400HP Camaro stuck in traffic on I95 on the way to the beach in February! Just what you always wanted!


I need a new planet....
 
harrytuttle
Can't you just picture it now: driving your brand new 400HP Camaro on the way to the beach! Just what you always wanted!
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I can make you say what a want you to say.



So yes, I would like to drive a Camaro on a nice summer day on the way to the beach.
 

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