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Originally Posted by Future240
I would like to see the numbers on this to see if it is far less expensive like he says
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His argument is California is forcing a 54mpg CAFE compared to the EPA's plan for 30mpg.
To achieve 54mpg fleet, makers are going to be forced to cram expensive hybrid/EV tech into every car, expensive materials to reduce weight and cut every non-madated safety system to meet these thresholds.
A Chevy Tahoe is safer then a Honda Fit. There is just no way around those physics.
Cars that do match great mileage and great safety are also extremely expensive, like a Tesla S or many luxury European cars.
EPA and FMVS have absolutely pushed up the price of New Cars.
A 60's loaded top engine Muscle car was $20k adjusted for inflation. A pedestrian Nova or Falcon barely $12k. With advancements in production I bet these cars would cost 2/3s of that today.
My Wife's 2015 Volkswagen Polo (Rus), manual, turbo, front airbags, ABS was only $9,950 new.
Build, Size, Interior and Safety are on par with a MKIV Jetta. Cheapest American Volkswagen is $19k, twice the price.
Who wouldn't buy a new S15 for $16k or R32 GTR for $25k? I assure you they are not melting the ice caps and murdering childern on the highways.