A social revolution to get CAFE right?
Is the public for or against such vehicles?I'm not a big fan of CAFE. Ultimately, I think 35 mpg by 2020 is largely worthless legislation that will be filled with loopholes. Still, new CAFE legislation will at least create a little momentum towards better fuel economy.
David Kiley of BW has an interesting blog on this topic. Ultimately, the government is going to have to provide uncapped tax incentives for hybrid cars, clean diesels, etc - something I called for this morning - to make CAFE worthwhile. Additionally, Kiley calls for a gas-guzzler tax that I love. Finish....
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I'm not a big fan of CAFE. Ultimately, I think 35 mpg by 2020 is largely worthless legislation that will be filled with loopholes. Still, new CAFE legislation will at least create a little momentum towards better fuel economy.
David Kiley of BW has an interesting blog on this topic. Ultimately, the government is going to have to provide uncapped tax incentives for hybrid cars, clean diesels, etc - something I called for this morning - to make CAFE worthwhile. Additionally, Kiley calls for a gas-guzzler tax that I love.
Now, if you need a large SUV, you can apply for a license that demonstrates your need, but if you're a single guy in a Toyota Sequoia, then you're paying a gas-guzzler tax. I think that's a fair idea, but one that has no chance in hell of being legislated.
Ultimately, I believe CAFE has no chance to help America. It's a complete waste of time. Until Americans start paying more of the real cost of gasoline at the pump - a price that would probably be close to $10.00 per gallon - America has little hope of addressing energy independence and global warming in today's political world.
Inevitably, I don't believe most American's want to pay higher prices for anything; cars, fuel, etc., but it's the only way forward. Of course, advocating such a thing is political suicide.
As Kiley states, "Europeans who have accepted higher petrol prices, smaller vehicles and clean diesel, have also accepted the idea that they are all in the battle against pollution together. It is a mindset created by government, schools, businesses and activist groups, Moms, etc. That’s what we need in the U.S.—-increased social pressure, fueled and supported by government and the media, to do the right thing."
Is America ready for such a social revolution? Yeah, right.
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