Ford is virtually stopping production of passenger cars. Dodge and Chevrolet are trimming down their passenger car offerings. Passenger cars add greatly to a manufacturer's overall corporate fuel economy.
As CAFE standards tighten, how will manufacturers meet CAFE standards without passenger cars? We will have to see some awfully fuel efficient pickup trucks and SUVs.
Or, manufacturers will have to offer very affordable bare-bones automobiles that are safe and affordable for the low wage working public to help boost CAFE standards.
I for one think we need "a people's car". Keep the body style the same for ten years and change the power train as needed.
As CAFE standards tighten, how will manufacturers meet CAFE standards without passenger cars? We will have to see some awfully fuel efficient pickup trucks and SUVs.
Or, manufacturers will have to offer very affordable bare-bones automobiles that are safe and affordable for the low wage working public to help boost CAFE standards.
I for one think we need "a people's car". Keep the body style the same for ten years and change the power train as needed.