I would like to see change also but not just some of the knee jerk stuff they are proposing. I do like one thing about the new proposals. Let the Federal Govt. set the standards for all states so they are the same, and at least the car manufacturers won't be trying to meet different car emission standards for every state. Also this will drastically limit the amount of cars on the highways as only the wealthy and politicians can afford to own one.
I like the 35 MPG standard but wish it could be achieved with a new engine and fuel combination as I think they have just about ruined the gas here as much as they can. With all of the anti smog additives, the mileage on my little Comet with the 289 has dropped over 5 MPG from what it used to get.
I do believe that given the incentive and some time they can build performance cars that will put what we have to shame and still meet the needed standards, but it isn't going to happen overnight.
Ron
