U.S. Will Never Match Europe in Fuel Economy

In an effort to dismiss auto maker complaints that a new fuel economy standard of 35 mpg by 2020 will devastate the industry, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein said recently that it doesn’t make any sense that auto makers can achieve such standards in Europe but not America. In fact, it makes a lot of sense.

Drew Winter, Contributing Editor

July 12, 2007

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In an effort to dismiss auto maker complaints that a new fuel economy standard of 35 mpg by 2020 will devastate the industry, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein said recently that it doesn’t make any sense that auto makers can achieve such standards in Europe but not America. In fact, it makes a lot of sense.

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U.S. Will Never Match Europe in Fuel Economy

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Drew Winter

Contributing Editor, WardsAuto

Drew Winter is a former longtime editor and analyst for Wards. He writes about a wide range of topics including emerging cockpit technology, new materials and supply chain business strategies. He also serves as a judge in both the Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems awards and the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX awards and as a juror for the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards.

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