[willgolfforfood]

That's too bad, because lots of the current mid-size and almost full size sedans in the USA now get about 25 MPG. Doing little more than plopping in some of these high tech small diesels would jump that to 35 MPG or so... and then you're already withing shouting distance of the new 39 MPG standard bandied about this week.

This would be one much less painful way to get to the new CAFE goal.

But don't forget the $64,000 question... is there enough diesel refinery capacity to make such a wholesale switchover from gas to diesel in a few years?

NOPE!

[Western Phil]

“and then you're already withing shouting distance of the new 39 MPG standard bandied about this week.”

Our 98 Ford Contour 5 speed stick shift (4 cylinder) will get nearly that cruising on the freeway.

[Erik Latranyi]

Don’t confuse EPA (sticker) mileage with CAFE mileage.

They are two different animals done under different testing schemes.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

...you are within shouting distance of the new 39 MPG standard bandied about this week.

OK, think this through. If EVERYBODY drove the car you describe, we would just barely meet the new Obama standard. If one person bought a 12 mpg SUV, you no longer meet your CAFE requirements.

So, to meet the corporate efficiency standard, each SUV will require the car company to sell about 10 cars at 45 mpg or 100 cars at 42 mpg.

Folks, this new action by the commie has effectively outlawed any car or truck or SUV below 30 - 32 mpg. Big V8s are gone. Large 6's are gone. Most cars and trucks will have to be high turbocharged diesels with 4 bangers.

Your freedom to choose a product that you personally like, that will protect you and your family, is GONE.