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79TA · 05-22-2009, 03:07 AM

So now that the new CAFE standards are set, let's make some predictions and then we'll see if we were right in a few years.

Some questions to answer are:

1: Will any of the automakers meet the standard in time? If so, which ones?

I'm still debating with myself on this one. And for the truck only target, I'm saying no.

2: What major fuel saving technologies, if any, will be most popular with consumers?

My guess is that conventional hybrids will become very common, despite better diesel and Chevy Volt-type alternatives.

3: Will cars start getting smaller in general?

I'm going with definitely yes on that.

4: Will manufacturers begin sacrificing performance and luxury in the name of fuel economy?

Unless they fiind some magic bullets, they have to. And then they need to figure out a way to sell said vehicles.

There, I hope my predictions weren't too generic. What do you guys say?

05-22-2009, 03:07 AM	#1
79TA Regular User Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,570	CAFE 2016 Predictions - let's make some bets So now that the new CAFE standards are set, let's make some predictions and then we'll see if we were right in a few years. Some questions to answer are: 1: Will any of the automakers meet the standard in time? If so, which ones? I'm still debating with myself on this one. And for the truck only target, I'm saying no. *2: What major fuel saving technologies, if any, will be most popular with consumers?* My guess is that conventional hybrids will become very common, despite better diesel and Chevy Volt-type alternatives. 3: Will cars start getting smaller in general? I'm going with definitely yes on that. *4: Will manufacturers begin sacrificing performance and luxury in the name of fuel economy?* Unless they fiind some magic bullets, they have to. And then they need to figure out a way to sell said vehicles. There, I hope my predictions weren't too generic. What do you guys say?