More Pro Oil Company EPA Diversion : Getting to 35.5: The ABCs of MPG

Editors Note: Why are is our(?) government screwing around with 35.5 MPG CAFE bull when with one stroke of the pen (and the guts to do it) they can instantly turn 35.5 MPG into the equivilent of 210 MPG of gasoline, I'll tell you why, our politicians must be collectivly stupid or are in the pockets of the oil companies...their resulting lack of action screws Americans and helps OPEC. I believe that anyone who promptes this slow death for America CAFE bull is anti-American...WTF.

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Washington DC January 3, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that when gasoline prices blew past $3 a gallon last week, the highest level in 26 months, it was tough news for consumers but a marketing boost for automakers trying to sell pricey new technology needed to meet tougher fuel economy rules that took effect Jan. 1.

According to Automotive News, the new era will raise fleet fuel economy standards, in annual steps, to 35.5 mpg for 2016 models, a 30 percent rise from the 27.3 mpg of the 2011 model year. The first step is a total fleet average of 30.1 mpg for 2012 models, which officially can go on sale this week.

Automakers already are accelerating their use of costly lightweight materials and advanced powertrains on the way to 2016. The latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2010 model year show that some companies – including Toyota, Honda, Hyundai-Kia, and Mazda – are at or above the 2012 standard and are well positioned with their product mix.

For others below the 2012 standard – such as Chrysler, BMW, Daimler, and Porsche – the requirements will mean an acceleration of steps to slash weight, shuffle products, and shrink powertrains.

Click here for an Automotive News review of ways automakers are improving fuel efficiency to get to the 2012-model requirements.

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