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Originally Posted by The_Blur
It isn't about getting around CAFE. The CAFE problem is in the process of solving itself. People are buying compacts instead of SUVs, meaning that companies that sell compacts can have inefficient trucks on their list. If GM sells more Cobalts, then the Silverado can have low fuel efficiency because the Cobalt will bring up the average. People moving from SUVs to compacts are actually improving GM's ratings.
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Not quite.
The standard for 2020 is 35mpg average -- no manufacturer can hit that number today -- so there will be a lot of money and time invested by all manufacturers to hit that number.......and the price is staggering.
Think about this: what is a tradesman -- who requires a truck -- to do??