tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18251485.post4856110452958709782..comments2023-10-31T09:35:17.651-07:00Comments on underground science: Higher Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards: Contact Congress NOW to support them!Garlynn Woodsonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17400252855809671287noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18251485.post-78115886445991114442010-09-01T01:31:55.968-07:002010-09-01T01:31:55.968-07:00I want to know that, how can I improve the power a...I want to know that, how can I improve the power and fuel efficiency of the car. is <a href="http://www.getagpower.com/" rel="nofollow">fuel saver devices</a> work for it.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068197671941277066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18251485.post-61121335421881993522008-03-05T21:16:00.000-08:002008-03-05T21:16:00.000-08:00If people are asking for higher mileage cars, why ...If people are asking for higher mileage cars, why has the highest mileage car sold in the USA(Honda Insight) been discontinued as has the Honda Accord hybrid?guidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130426652808040653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18251485.post-73035093486342939012007-06-18T13:54:00.000-07:002007-06-18T13:54:00.000-07:00Garlynn, it's not a straw man argument because I w...Garlynn, it's not a straw man argument because I wasn't opposing the concept of improved technology and more efficient vehicles, merely bad legislation, H.R. 6, as initially proposed. Like I said in my first comment, of course everyone wants the most efficient automobile possible. <BR/><BR/>A much better and bipartisan alternative that the group I'm working with, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, supports is the Pryor-Levin-Bond-Voinovich amendment. Regarding CAFE standards, this bill has aggressive but achievable mandatory fuel economy standards; 30 percent ramp up of fuel economy standards to at least 36 mpg for cars by 2022 and at least 30 mpg for trucks by 2025.<BR/><BR/>Additionally, it increases funding for R & D for cellulosic ethanol and biofuels as well as advanced batteries, plug-in hybrids, clean diesel, diesel hybrids and flex fuel hybrids, as well as hydrogen storage and fuel cell technology. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your response.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18251485.post-45897341729421124742007-06-16T15:26:00.000-07:002007-06-16T15:26:00.000-07:00Chuck, I think you're setting up a strawman argume...Chuck, I think you're setting up a strawman argument here. I haven't seen any proof at all that these standards would limit the abilities of consumers to purchase work vehicles that could tow trailers. Certainly, these standards are already in effect in Europe, and I haven't heard any reports of a lack of work vehicles from across the pond (but please share them if you have heard such stories).<BR/><BR/>Indeed, I think that this legislation will lead to an option that is not currently available: fuel-efficient work vehicles that can also pull trailers!! I can't currently purchase a full-size truck with a 5,000 pound towing capacity that also gets 30mpg. This legislation would allow me to, by 2020. That's great! What farmer goes out to buy a vehicle and says "yeah, I want a truck that really sucks gas and can tow trailers too"? No. They want a truck that pulls trailers first, and they *accept* that it sucks gas because that's the only option available. They'd be happy to have higher fuel efficiency, too, if that was an option. If the trucks were diesel hybrids, they could deilver that efficiency level as well as those towing capabilities.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, the speed limit for a vehicle towing a trailer on the interstate is 55mph. Exactly how much horsepower does it take to pull a 5,000-pound trailer at 55mph? I think this horsepower could be delivered by a diesel hybrid vehicle that achieved at *least* 30mph, unloaded. <BR/><BR/>And this technology is available today. What exactly is the complication that is so complex that automakers will need 19 years to sort it out? This nation was threatened by, geared up for, produced and won World War Two in under five years. We built a rocket system and used it to put a man on the moon in under ten years. I think we can solve this fuel efficiency challenge in ten years, too. And I'm not just talking about alternative fuels. I drive a biodiesel vehicle -- but that's not enough. If it were available, I would be driving a plug-in electric hybrid biodiesel vehicle. Alternative fuels are not the only solution -- they need to be coupled with higher mandated fuel efficiency standards.<BR/><BR/>So, that's why I say your argument is a straw man argument, Chuck. You're setting up consumer demand for performance vehicles as a straw man to burn to throw a bad light on this legislation. But, just like seat belts and automobile safety, it just isn't so, Chuck. <BR/><BR/>But thanks for commenting!<BR/><BR/>cheers,<BR/>~GarlynnGarlynn Woodsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17400252855809671287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18251485.post-84995506699099848472007-06-14T15:54:00.000-07:002007-06-14T15:54:00.000-07:00Garlyn, I'm actually working with www.drivecongres...Garlyn, I'm actually working with <A HREF="http://www.drivecongress.com/" REL="nofollow">www.drivecongress.com</A> on this issue. Sure, there is no question we have to do something about global warming and the environment. But bad legislation is not the answer. <BR/><BR/>Automakers realize the need to providing consumers Alternative Fuel Automobiles. In fact, consumers are choosing these vehicles as today there are already 11 million Alternative Fuel Automobiles on the nation’s roadways. There are 60 models of alternative fuel vehicles on sale today, up from 12 in 2000 and many more models are planned for future production. Everyone wants more fuel efficient cars and people should have the option to vote with their wallets. Yet for someone who needs a truck with better performance or towing ability, they should have that option without Members of Congress taking that choice away from them. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com