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I've noticed that most drivers don't own premium cars that they can afford. Why?
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<blockquote data-quote="JL 0513" data-source="post: 1208025" data-attributes="member: 50088"><p>Sorry, but you don't really know what you're talking about. Obama has very little to do with vehicle fuel economy. </p><p></p><p>Did Obama push for the creation of the Toyota Prius introduced in Japan in 1997? Which lead to a huge success in the US with its 50 MPG rating that other automakers have been trying to catch for years. Heck, Obama had zero to do with GM's Chevy Volt which was in development long before he became President. </p><p></p><p>Automakers are making big gains in fuel efficiency largely because of the price of fuel. When gas was $1-$2/gal, there was little incentive to increase efficiency. Now it's a steady $3-$4/gal. One could argue that Obama has something to do with these prices, thus making him partly responsible for fuel efficient cars. </p><p></p><p>Customers are demanding higher efficiency. So it's competition among automakers that is driving fuel efficiency.</p><p></p><p>The one major influence the Feds have is CAFE standards. But mainly what this does is manipulate the offerings by automakers that the market may not desire. You'll see them build low volume niche vehicles (like electrics) that helps their fleet average. You'll also see the death of full size SUV's that a lot of customers still want but no longer have the choice. 10 years from now, you may not be able to buy a Suburban for example even though there would be a market for it (large family hauler that can tow a boat). </p><p></p><p>Automakers build cars for the world market that already demand fuel efficiency. US CAFE standards aren't going to improve efficiency single handily. </p><p></p><p>If your argument is to say that Obama has increased American brands fuel efficiency, that's just not accurate as well. American companies have an interest in staying in business. If they're going to compete with Toyota, Honda, and Nissan's fuel efficiency, then they'd have to make the gains they have in the last several years. Or they'd be left rotting on dealer lots.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JL 0513, post: 1208025, member: 50088"] Sorry, but you don't really know what you're talking about. Obama has very little to do with vehicle fuel economy. Did Obama push for the creation of the Toyota Prius introduced in Japan in 1997? Which lead to a huge success in the US with its 50 MPG rating that other automakers have been trying to catch for years. Heck, Obama had zero to do with GM's Chevy Volt which was in development long before he became President. Automakers are making big gains in fuel efficiency largely because of the price of fuel. When gas was $1-$2/gal, there was little incentive to increase efficiency. Now it's a steady $3-$4/gal. One could argue that Obama has something to do with these prices, thus making him partly responsible for fuel efficient cars. Customers are demanding higher efficiency. So it's competition among automakers that is driving fuel efficiency. The one major influence the Feds have is CAFE standards. But mainly what this does is manipulate the offerings by automakers that the market may not desire. You'll see them build low volume niche vehicles (like electrics) that helps their fleet average. You'll also see the death of full size SUV's that a lot of customers still want but no longer have the choice. 10 years from now, you may not be able to buy a Suburban for example even though there would be a market for it (large family hauler that can tow a boat). Automakers build cars for the world market that already demand fuel efficiency. US CAFE standards aren't going to improve efficiency single handily. If your argument is to say that Obama has increased American brands fuel efficiency, that's just not accurate as well. American companies have an interest in staying in business. If they're going to compete with Toyota, Honda, and Nissan's fuel efficiency, then they'd have to make the gains they have in the last several years. Or they'd be left rotting on dealer lots. [/QUOTE]
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