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| Yes | 84% | 366 votes | Total: 437 votes | |
| No | 16% | 71 votes |
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It's amazing that this is even a question, as there really is no legitimate argument to the contrary. It's unfair to force American companies to be held to these high standar...read more
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by Kyle Myers
It only makes sense that auto makers should produce cars that get better fuel economy. Why not make a car that can get you a few extra miles per gallon? Why can't large SUV's ...read more
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This is not a particular debate to get all hot and bothered about. It is simply common sense that cars should be manufactured for an increase in fuel economy. The world is cha...read more
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by Seth Hall
I'll be among the first to admit that I drive a muscle car with a big, 8-cylinder engine and far more horsepower than I actually need, but I've also made adjustments to it to in...read more
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by Brian Rummel
I believe it would be in the best interest of the country if the government made it mandatory for the automobile manufacturers to increase the fuel economy for each vehicle they...read more
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I love cars. Good ole combustion engine autos. To me, they are a form of expression, they are a symbol of status, they represent independence, and, from an historical perspect...read more
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by cmedia
The government of the United States should mandate higher fuel economy standards for all US car manufacturers, and also tax any foreign imports that don't meet these higher stan...read more
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U.S. automobile manufacturers should be required to increase the fuel economy of their products for three reasons: The first reason is the most obvious one; that being to reduc...read more
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by Ed Zaleski
Enforcement of fuel efficiency standards can be compared to crash safety standards in vehicles. When the government was asked to step in to provide regulations protecting the pu...read more
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As world markets increase in quality and produce greater numbers, and the demand on crude oil becomes more violent in this already dangerous and unstable world economy why shoul...read more
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by Judy Harkins
Should US car manufacturers be required to increase fuel economy in their cars. I say "yes" the US car manufacturers should be required to increase fuel economy in the autos ...read more
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by Norah Casey
Every morning after a cold desert night my 1984 Camaro would stall on the first starting attempt. Due to a slight oil leak from the valve stem, it would smoke a little when it f...read more
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Hello... "You might want to shut the motor off, ma'am." The gawky kid grins at the woman. "We're doing a poll." "I never shut it off when it's this hot out". The child...read more
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I'm going with a very definite yes! If the Government doesn't take and impose some kind of standards for Detroit to follow, chances are as history has already shown, it's not go...read more
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by Nigel Holmes
This question should be addressed in two parts. First, should government being encouraging efficient use of resources? And second, if it is, how should government carry out this...read more
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United States car manufacturers should not be required to increase the fuel economy of the cars that they make. Government regulation in business may be necessary to a point, b...read more
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by Ray Vitelli
Essay on "Miles to Go" On Nov. 30th, 2007, Congress decided to support a law that would make every regular car and small truck to have, by 2020, 35 miles to the gallon. Rig...read more
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We all want better fuel economy. Forcing the issue, however, means government mandates and, if we don't know it by now from other federally "required" programs, government inte...read more
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It should not be a requirement that US car manufacturers increase the fuel economy of the vehicles they produce. Car manufacturers are running a business that exists to make mo...read more
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Should US car manufacturers be required to increase the fuel economy of the vehicles they produce? Ambiguities within the question should first be addressed and assumptions s...read more
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Should US car manufacturers be required to increase the fuel economy of the vehicles they produce? It is this woman's opinion that absolutely no Private US business should ha...read more
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by Gary O'Neill
Using the power of legislation and regulation was historically a path of last resort in America. Our early history of initiative and innovation spurred technological change tha...read more
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by Jon Tran
No, Detroit should not be required to increase fuel economy, but neither should GM, Ford, and Chevy be surprised to continue to lose market share to Japan. Although increased f...read more
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by Steve Dimino
while i for one, would love to have a car that gets five hundred miles per gallon, i see no reason to tell other people what to do with their lives. should car manufacturers...read more
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