This will destroy the last vestiges of an auto industry in the United States.
Isn’t it the right of the States to determine this? Where does it state in the Constitution that the feds have the right to demand this. Just as our water rights......they belong to the States....not the feds.
So much for the F150.
Can’t say I didn’t see it coming.
Why stop at 35...Why not 100 MPH? I say the same thing about minimum wage. These folks are just plain crazy.
I read in a car mag this morning (Road and Track June ‘09 issue) that California intends to further raise the fuel economy standards via their ability to raise CO2 emissions regulations. Supposedly, by that same time, if the auto makers abide by their pending rules, it would require an average fuel economy over 40mpg across the line...
And when vehicles cost twice their current price, come equipped with batteries and other systems that no-one can work on, much less the hazardous materials involved that will fill landfills and create more pollution in the long-term, and all the other ills (like insanely small and lightweight autos that are squished from hitting much more than a pothole or a low speed collision with a shopping cart...
Before the automobile, California had smog. But they get to decide the entire country’s rules and regulations.
And we wonder why automakers are dying...
This is supposed to be implemented in conjunction with the move to legalize millions of illegal aliens in this country. The whole purpose of this two-pronged initiative is to mandate higher fuel mileage standards while at the same time “normalizing” a new underclass whose sole purpose will be to buy crummy little fuel-efficient cars. This way our American-born consumers will still be able to drive their SUVs, minivans, pickup trucks, etc. even as fuel mileage standards rise substantially.
Looks like “his highness” will not be going anywhere since not one of his fleet to transport vehicles can come close to 35MPG. Maybe some good will come out of this.
He has no authority under the Constitution to undertake this. We need to arouse people to stop this madness.
Make his armored Caddy limo do that.
So long Old America - nice knowing ya. Freedom is so yesterday.
How can a president require something of people and companies outside of the legal standard?
Governing via dictate makes you a Dictator.
I have a Honda Fit. It gets 34 mpg. 35 mpg for all cars seems unrealistic.
The Fit is a good little car for about town and for summer driving, but not good for long trips or after snowstorms.
This is because auto producers will be forced to make cars at much lowers weights which in turn will lead to more deaths as the lower mass cars will not be able to provide needed protection to their occupants.
intoxicated with himself after all the media kneeling in praise, this clown is a disater beliving the lies he’s been told....
You will now see the market for used, high performance vehicles accelerate to previously unseen levels.
I’ll be buying used for the rest of my life to get the trucks I want to drive then. I;ll deal with it if that’s how they want to roll.
Why is it that Democrats assume that science and engineering can be done on demand?
No problem, Mr. O. Just need you to sign this Official Presidential Directive, Mr. O.
Official Presidential Directive #53122 The term "mile" is now defined as exactly 3000 feet. That is all. signed _____________________ Official President.It's good to be king.