We must now report you to the New World Order.
That kind of thinking is not acceptable, citizen. Looks like you've had a little too much to think!
Posted on 04/18/2018 3:40:59 PM PDT by outofsalt
"GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler are seeking just one grade of fuel: 95. That would eliminate today's grades, generally 87 octane for regular, 88-90 for midgrade and 91-94 for premium." "In testimony Friday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's environment subcommittee, Dan Nicholson, General Motors' vice president of global propulsion systems, said making 95 octane the new regular aligns the U.S. with Europe and is one of the most affordable ways to boost fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions."
(Excerpt) Read more at autonews.com ...
How about we get rid of the stupid regional boutique blends instead.
L
most affordable ways for Who ?
95?
Finally some compression and long cam durations.......
How about no ethanol?
How about we get rid of corn based additives?
In reading the comments, The way Europe computes Octane is different from the US. 95 in the article is equivalent to 91 in the US.
They make the case that it could be done for less money but, I doubt that. I would like a simpler car instead of variable timing computerized cash hogs.
For cars, yes! For people? NO!
Let the world “align” with the USA.
The gas price has jumped around here in the last few weeks.
Euro 95 octane is using the ROM method of calculation.
The US currently uses the average of ROM and MON (hence the (R+M)/2 Method sticker on the pumps).
Euro 95 octane is equivalent the current US 91 octane - which is marketed as premium most places.
The reason they want this is to drive the cost of gasoline to the price it is in Europe, thus reducing or removing the ability of Americans to move from place to place. You better believe this is all about control of the population.
Check the bank accounts of House Energy and Commerce Committee members on how much campaign contributions they are getting from GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler.
“How about we get rid of corn based additives?”
That, too.
L
This!
Average Cost Gallon Of Gas
1930 10 cents , 1940 11 cents , 1950 18 cents , 1960 25 cents ,
1970 36 cents , 1980 $1.19 , 1990 $1.34 , 2009 $2.051 , 2013 $3.80 http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/70yearsofpricechange.html
Are we going to have to pay $6 a gallon for it like they do over there?
Now you're getting the idea....will result in more taxes.
$6/liter, comrade.
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