Trucks and SUVs will have to meet stricter standards in years 2008 thru 2011. While many may say they don't go far enough when finalized, they will probably be the most significant CAFE standards change since they went into effect.

MSNBC Story

 

I'm already way ahead of the proposed standards for 2011.

The vehicles are available, people just aren't buying in-step.

 

You are right, the availiability of efficient vehicle is already here, but people choose HP over MPG, see related storyhttp://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/30/au...html?th&emc=th

 

Just curious, worthywads, are you actually ahead of the standard or not? Because the three cars in your signature are showing 11.7, 22.7 and 27.2, so if you're shooting for 24.1 then only one out of three make it past the standard, and it depends on how much you drive each of them. Car companies are measured by their 'fleet averages,' so since you seem to have your own 'fleet' ;-) have you ever measured your average? I'm not trying to criticize, just asking.

 

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