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DMX · 05-18-2009, 01:13 PM

According to reports from both the New York Times and Politico, the Obama Administration plans to announce new CAFE regulations tomorrow that will finally reconcile both federal and state standards. The plan is expected to combine California's strict emission rules with the federal rule, raising the national fleet mileage to around 42 mpg for cars and approximately 26 mpg for light trucks by 2016 – an increase over the current standards of 27.5 mpg for cars and 24 mpg for trucks.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/18/r...ards-tomorrow/

Fogey · 05-18-2009, 01:19 PM

New CAFE Standards. After 2012 who knows what car you'll be able to buy.

Lovestanda · 05-18-2009, 01:22 PM

Whatever!!!!!!!!!!!! We seem to be the only country worried about the theory of global warming. China, India, Pakistan, Brazil, and many other countries could care less about this. I want my Camaro!!!!!!!!!!!!

fdjizm · 05-18-2009, 01:29 PM

So anyone making cam's for my new toyota prius?

MrIcky · 05-18-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

So anyone making cam's for my new toyota prius?

You're such a dinosaur man, get with it. Now you ask the speed shop for a higher voltage battery.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-18-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

So anyone making cam's for my new toyota prius?

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Originally Posted by MrIcky

You're such a dinosaur man, get with it. Now you ask the speed shop for a higher voltage battery.

Electric RC car motors anyone?

*GTAHVIT* · 05-18-2009, 01:53 PM

By the way this is infuriating. Why does California get to determine what the rest of the country has to abide by... When does one state get recognized as the majority.

lil_chef · 05-18-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

By the way this is infuriating. Why does California get to determine what the rest of the country has to abide by... When does one state get recognized as the majority.

because that one state has 70% of the wealth in the US ???

*GTAHVIT* · 05-18-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lil_chef

because that one state has 70% of the wealth in the US ???

And the debt...

fdjizm · 05-18-2009, 02:07 PM

California is going to far with this crap they already want to ban black cars, what else mandatory gps location to make sure we dont drive through residential neighbor hoods?

THE EVIL TW1N · 05-18-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovestanda

Whatever!!!!!!!!!!!! We seem to be the only country worried about the theory of global warming. China, India, Pakistan, Brazil, and many other countries could care less about this. I want my Camaro!!!!!!!!!!!!

This doesn't necessarily have to do with "global warming". It's also to rid our dependence of foreign oil.

UsedTaHaveA68 · 05-18-2009, 02:14 PM

Looks like we'll be buying a lot more diesels...

Seriously, 7 years to get 15mpg more? That's asking a little much isn't it?

THE EVIL TW1N · 05-18-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

California is going to far with this crap they already want to ban black cars, what else mandatory gps location to make sure we dont drive through residential neighbor hoods?

don't blame california, blame your own representatives. Take some responsibility.

BigRigMike · 05-18-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

California is going to far with this crap they already want to ban black cars, what else mandatory gps location to make sure we dont drive through residential neighbor hoods?

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Originally Posted by Autoblog

To be completely fair, the California Air Resources Board never intended to ban black paint -- or any color of paint, for that matter. When devising ways to implement the Cool Cars Initiative, CARB couldn't find any dark paints that passed the 20% solar reflectivity test, which others took to mean that CARB would be banning them. Not so, says a CARB spokesman: "We are by no means interested in banning or restricting car colors." For now, CARB is sticking with the reflective glass portion of the initiative, which would add a reflective clear coat to windows and $31-$50 to the price of a new car, and is taking public comments on the proposed new rules. Thanks for the tip, Jason

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/29/f...g-black-paint/

05-18-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
DMX Drives: CrownVic,Suburban,Silverado,F150 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 60	New CAFE Standards: 42 MPG Cars, 26 MPG Trucks by 2016 According to reports from both the New York Times and Politico, the Obama Administration plans to announce new CAFE regulations tomorrow that will finally reconcile both federal and state standards. The plan is expected to combine California's strict emission rules with the federal rule, raising the national fleet mileage to around 42 mpg for cars and approximately 26 mpg for light trucks by 2016 – an increase over the current standards of 27.5 mpg for cars and 24 mpg for trucks. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/18/r...ards-tomorrow/

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