Democrats Call for Fuel-Efficient Cars

[jpak]

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/bw-cong/2007/jun/16/061601557.html

In their weekly radio address, Democrats on Saturday called for a new direction in energy policy, away from gas-guzzling automobiles and reliance on foreign oil.

"America deserves more fuel efficient cars," Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington said. But she added "the only way consumers are going to get more out of a tank of gas is if the president and his party help deliver votes in a narrowly divided Congress."

It's widely expected the Senate will approve some sort of increase in auto fuel economy as part of an energy bill it hopes to finish in the coming weeks.

The Senate bill would require automakers to increase the fuel economy of new cars, SUVs and pickups beginning in 2020 to a fleet average of 35 miles per gallon. It currently is 27.5 mpg for cars and 22.2 mpg for SUVs and small trucks.

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[TheFarseer]

1. It's about f**king time!

Why wasn't this done on the first day of the new Congress? At least I can give them credit for doing it now - IF they can actually manage to get something passed.

[giventruth]

2. I doubt that they will pass anything

And if they do, Bush will veto.