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Old 02-25-2020, 07:06 PM   #498 (permalink)
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Interesting summary of unintended consequences. Thanks.

But...

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For 2020 it is required to get 49 mpg CAFE (which equals 37 mpg combined on the EPA sticker) It is rated at 33 mpg combined...

Therefore, every Honda Fit sold puts Honda 4 mpg negative for their CAFE
I'd argue Honda could have offered a CAFE-compliant Fit (37 combined on the sticker) through 2024 -- 5 more years of sales -- with existing non-hybrid tech & drivetrains if they'd wanted to.

I think they're bailing early more for other reasons.

2025 onward, your take on needing hybrid tech to avoid penalties makes sense though.
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