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mpsalm · 05-12-2008, 10:54 AM

Eyes on the Road - WSJ.com

Most of the discussion of federal efforts to boost the average fuel efficiency of new vehicles to 35 mpg by 2015 has focused on how the new standard will do in large sport-utility vehicles. But high-performance cars -- particularly those sold by relatively small manufacturers such as Porsche, Lotus, Ferrari and Subaru -- are also targets of the proposed reforms to the CAFE regime.

Interesting article. Porsche may need to step up fuel economy to 41mpg by 2015. There's a big difference between managing to get 30mpg and getting 40+ especially in high powered cars. Looks like fines my be tacked on to sticker prices.

05-12-2008, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
mpsalm Funkyzeit Mit Bruno Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,194	New EPA Targets Eyes on the Road - WSJ.com Most of the discussion of federal efforts to boost the average fuel efficiency of new vehicles to 35 mpg by 2015 has focused on how the new standard will do in large sport-utility vehicles. But high-performance cars -- particularly those sold by relatively small manufacturers such as Porsche, Lotus, Ferrari and Subaru -- are also targets of the proposed reforms to the CAFE regime. Interesting article. Porsche may need to step up fuel economy to 41mpg by 2015. There's a big difference between managing to get 30mpg and getting 40+ especially in high powered cars. Looks like fines my be tacked on to sticker prices. __________________ 06' CO Exige BWR S/C, RAC Monolites, Pagid RS-14 Pads, Stage II Exhaust, Micro Mirror, Craftsquare CF Mirrors, 4tress Harness Bar, Schroth Harnesses, de-snorkel, Green Air Filter, Ecliptech Shift Light, Rear Panel Elim, Braille Battery, Halon Fire Extinguisher, Zeitronix Wideband, front and rear tow hooks, 1968 Mustang GT Fastback 97' 911 Carrera 4S (Sold, now in Stuttgart)