http://allthatnatters.com/2009/05/19/full-text-obama-on-auto-fuel-efficiency-and-emissions-plan/ ... a weblog of current events and constant comment Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:37:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://allthatnatters.com/2009/05/19/full-text-obama-on-auto-fuel-efficiency-and-emissions-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-215 Visconti Wed, 20 May 2009 21:45:30 +0000 http://allthatnatters.com/?p=1456#comment-215 CR12 - As I understand it, the higher CAFE standards are to be implemented over 4 years, starting with the 2012 model years. Additionally, I believe the standard is an average over a manufacturer's fleet. In other words, pickups aren't going to lose their power. If they guzzle more gas, it would be offset by other offerings. Would appreciate anyone else's thoughts on this ... CR12 – As I understand it, the higher CAFE standards are to be implemented over 4 years, starting with the 2012 model years. Additionally, I believe the standard is an average over a manufacturer’s fleet. In other words, pickups aren’t going to lose their power. If they guzzle more gas, it would be offset by other offerings. Would appreciate anyone else’s thoughts on this …

]]> http://allthatnatters.com/2009/05/19/full-text-obama-on-auto-fuel-efficiency-and-emissions-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-214 CR12 Wed, 20 May 2009 20:14:43 +0000 http://allthatnatters.com/?p=1456#comment-214 I guess this is a good thing, I'm curious how this is going to effect those who need pick up trucks to operate their small business, like lawn care services etc, these trucks need power to tow equipment and push snow plows, I'm assuming these higher gas mileage trucks will lack power and even if they are capable of doing the job i bet they wear out quicker. Just a thought... I guess this is a good thing, I’m curious how this is going to effect those who need pick up trucks to operate their small business, like lawn care services etc, these trucks need power to tow equipment and push snow plows, I’m assuming these higher gas mileage trucks will lack power and even if they are capable of doing the job i bet they wear out quicker. Just a thought…

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