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Originally Posted by redpoint5
One of the assumptions here is that cheaper cars will increase the number of new vehicles sold, which means eliminating the use of older, less efficient vehicles. Who knows how much CO2 that will reduce compared to simply requiring more stringent targets?
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This kind of ties into your other thread about what the fleet average energy consumption on aero drag is. The US fleet does more long distance driving than other countries, so replacing cars with newer ones that have slightly updated engines and transmissions gets a huge % of the potential fuel savings.
The flip side is the US consumer doesn't look to be in a good position to be buying new cars in the coming years...but I guess lower prices only helps.