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http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/12/01/153497.html

"The simplest, most cost-effective way to reduce the United States' consumption of oil is to increase the fuel economy of motor vehicles. Improving the fuel economy of passenger vehicles to an average of 40 mpg would reduce our dependence on foreign oil, cut global warming emissions and save consumers thousands of dollars annually at the gas pump. Detroit has the technology to accomplish this while maintaining the power, safety, and performance that consumers demand."-- Union of Concerned Scientists

http://40mpg.org/

"The simplest, most cost-effective way to reduce the United States' consumption of oil is to increase the fuel economy of motor vehicles. Improving the fuel economy of passenger vehicles to an average of 40 mpg would reduce our dependence on foreign oil, cut global warming emissions and save consumers thousands of dollars annually at the gas pump. Detroit has the technology to accomplish this while maintaining the power, safety, and performance that consumers demand."-- Union of Concerned Scientists

The technology already exists to achieve 40 mpg and beyond.

Gas pump savings for consumers will exceed extra costs of fuel-efficient vehicles.

More fuel-efficient cars could significantly reduce our dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

The fuel efficiency of our national vehicle fleet is getting worse – not better.

More fuel-efficient cars = a cleaner environment.


when you look between the lines, you get a good picture of how corrupt and greedy and reckless american companies are. u.s. auto makers have the technology and often supply the technology for better, higher standards in fuel efficiency, allow for longer car life and reliability, and save you money in the long run. yet they refuse to give americans these cars.

why? because we accept whatever they give us without question. we need to start thinking about the future of america. it's obvious they are not.

EPA-EST. 30 HIGHWAY MPG IS PRETTY COMMON AT CHEVY.
http://www.chevrolet.com/fueleconomy/?seo=goo_fuel_economy

this is from chevy. 30 mpg? like that is any good. japan has had cars that have done better than that for some time now. next year chevy will probably announce their 32 mpg!!!!! and take more of your money. and next year they are going to announce the 34mpg!!!!! car and take even more of your money. and after that 35!!!!! and guess what? take more of your money.

it's sickening how american companies hold back technology to squeeze every bit of money you have, and then they act like they are moving forward and making change. it's completely sickening.

you should see how much asia pays for broadband internet and what kind of broadband speeds they have...

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it's such a shame to see the american auto industry refusing to make more fuel efficient vehicles for us. they threaten the common sense request with "too much high cost" and "cutting american jobs."

so making more fuel efficient cars will cut jobs? how do you figure?

well everyone at the top want s to keep making their cut; so higher cost in process and manufacturing means they won't take a small cut to fund the transition, no, they will keep making their billions and cut the little guys jobs at the bottom to fund the transition then blame us for the unemployment rate because we want better cars. such greed and lack of motivation to move into a positive future is so, infuriating, distasteful...i don't even know what to call it, but these people running these companies should be allowed to be here.

if we as americans want better cars, better fuel efficiency, better environmental impact, it would be in our best interest to completely boycott all american cars. buy only foreign cars. threaten them to close down or meet our demands for better productions. the problem is there are good, decent working american people with jobs there, and i wouldn't want to jeopardize their livelihood. what can we do in such a situation? 30 mpg is nothing and they tout that like it's sliced bread. and our emissions are no where near what they are in other countries. why? why is the industry forcing us to pay for more gas? why is this industry forcing us to lose money? why is this industry so against the american people?

foreign car manufactures are already turning to and using more efficient fuel sources, allowing cars run 40-60 mpg. they have been experimenting with methane, corn and hydrogen. yet we are still in bed with OIL. your life as an american isn't worth anything compared to OIL. our desired for a better america is worth nothing compared to OIL. as long as there is OIL you will never see the benefits that people around the world have.

back in the 90s saturn had an electric car that meet all these demands we are screaming about today and the auto industry destroyed that option for us just to keep billions in their pockets. it's enough to make you not have any kind of pride here.

american pride isn't about owning and buying everything that's american no matter how they are made. i consider myself a patriot and believe in the rising of american pride but most of my purchases and car i drive are japanese. they have it right over there. they make the initiative to innovate and better the life of people without having to make such a big fuss about it. i know it has happened in the past, but not like it happens here.

we don't really care about pollution, we don't care about our environment, we don't care about the cost of energy, we only care about "our time", what's on tv?, entertainment, drinking, having a good time. we are sending the message to all american businesses that "yeah, we like getting screwed by you", because we take it. we don't stand up for anything as a whole. that is why we are in the situation we are now. and guess what? it's too late. high gas prices. inefficient cars, poor environmental repercussions.

it's our faults and all the american industries took advantage of american selfishness and lack of pride and made damn sure it stayed that way - because we keep paying them.

do america a favor, buy japanese.