Global warming?

glatt · 08-29-2012, 08:33 AM

Well, that ice chart is depressing, so I'm going to post some excellent news instead.

You may have seen this already, but President Obama yesterday implemented new regulations that require US automakers to make cars that get 54.5 MPG by 2025. Of course, the Republicans are opposed to this, but the automakers are happy because it gives them some certainty, and car buyers will get better fuel economy, our dependence on foreign oil will be reduced just as we are competing more with China and India for access to limited oil supplies, and it may even help slow down the rate of global warming a teensy little bit.

A fleet average of 54.5 mpg. That's outstanding! I can't wait.

08-29-2012, 08:33 AM	#24
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Well, that ice chart is depressing, so I'm going to post some excellent news instead. You may have seen this already, but President Obama yesterday implemented new regulations that require US automakers to make cars that get 54.5 MPG by 2025. Of course, the Republicans are opposed to this, but the automakers are happy because it gives them some certainty, and car buyers will get better fuel economy, our dependence on foreign oil will be reduced just as we are competing more with China and India for access to limited oil supplies, and it may even help slow down the rate of global warming a teensy little bit. A fleet average of 54.5 mpg. That's outstanding! I can't wait.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)