Why 60 MPG Is a Good Deal for Consumers, Environment and Jobs

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS393710054320100902

By HybridCars at HybridCars

Thu Sep 2, 2010 6:03pm EDT

This is a guest editorial from Roland Hwang of the Natural Resourced Defense Council.

Today, a consumer group, Consumer Federation of America, released a new study that clearly shows stronger pollution and fuel efficiency standards that result in 60 miles per gallon by 2025 is good for consumers' pocketbooks. But not only do consumers win, it also means less pollution, less oil dependency, and a stronger, more competitive auto industry. It's one of the best examples of why good environmental and clean energy policy goes hand-in-hand with lowering consumer fuel bills and restoring American industry to a leadership position.

Achieving 60 mpg by 2025 can be done by using and improving on technologies that already exist, such as hybrid electric cars and electric vehicles. In fact, according to a new study released yesterday by the University of Michigan, the technical potential is to triple fuel economy to 74 mpg, even before considering plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. We have learned from cell phones, microwaves, and computers that higher volumes can lead to dramatic improvement in innovation and drive down costs.

FULL story at link.

[rocktivity]

1. It's definitely easier to do the math.

But I have to admit I was disappointed when they raised the limit to 65 on most of New Jersey's Garden State Parkway--it took all the fun out of doing 70!

:evilgrin:
rocktivity

[Historic NY]

2. I've got a couple of old cars that like to run between 80-82mph...

its like they catch their groove on the TPK. The Garden State nickels & dimes you.:tv:

[tech9413]

3. I'm so glad I don't have to drive the GSP anymore

It was never any fun dealing with the bikes closing on you at 140 mph or the idiots who couldn't figure how to merge coming out of the toll booths. I've still got three tokens if anyone needs them.