07-30-2008, 01:15 PM
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Re: CAFE: GM Spokesman Sets "Very Conservative Expectations" On Initial Volt Producti
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Originally Posted by Slideways
Ever wonder what goes through the minds of some of our legislators? I imagine it's a little something like this:
Even though I'm not an engineer or a designer, and have no idea what's realistic, it's still my duty to make a rukus and get reelected, so I should propose significantly more stringent CAFE regulation. If it will save that much money and fuel at 35mpg, why not make it 40mpg, or 50mpg? Who's with me? While we're at it, let's make cars safer, with more electronic monitoring systems since people can't check their own tire pressure.
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You pretty much hit the nail on the head! 
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