Fuel efficiency standards set the required average fuel economy for vehicles, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Proponents argue that it helps reduce emissions, save consumers money on fuel, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Opponents argue that it raises production costs, leading to higher vehicle prices, and may not have a significant impact on overall emissions.
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@ISIDEWITH12mos12MO
Yes
@B4NT7P54wks4W
We are in the 6th mass extinction event. The world is in danger and we need to do everything we can to regulate our use of fuels.
@B4Y67N5Women’s Equality 2wks2W
yes I agree because if we don't regulate the use of our fuels then everything could go bad
@B4LCGXH4wks4W
If we incentivize fuel efficiency, there will be more of a draw for companies to regulate fuel efficiency, and penalties will keep them from relapsing and failing to meet requirements.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
Is personal responsibility or government regulation more effective in reducing overall fuel consumption?
@9TZNVDB8mos8MO
fuel efficiency needs to be increased, or gas prices need to go down.
@9V3BXC58mos8MO
I do feel like the government should be in control of that because most people don't care about it and if the people don't care about it then someone should care about it and try to regulate it, especially someone who has control of what people can and can't do
@9V3BLGB8mos8MO
It's government's responsibility to regulate fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation. Business will almost always do what's most profitable, and that often involves getting just enough efficiency so consumers are okay with money spent on gas.
@9V39W94Republican8mos8MO
It’s personal responsibility, the government should not have a say to what we drive.
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
No, provide incentives instead of penalties to create fuel alternatives
@B4NSJMQRepublican4wks4W
penalties offer a more direct and immediate impact on automakers' decisions, leading to quicker and more substantial fuel efficiency gains
@9RMHLM510mos10MO
Instead of imposing penalties they should provide incentives for companies that make fuel efficient/alternative fuel vehicles.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
Can stricter fuel efficiency rules really make a difference in fighting climate change, or are there bigger issues at play?
@9YF7CDQIndependent6mos6MO
They can, but the logistics behind it is flawed. A mass overhaul would require to change the electrical infrastructure in our country.
@DavePascal6mos6MO
Make the fuel last longer and better so that it will cost less for everyone
@9WTZT3G7mos7MO
Yes but they are just the tip of the iceberg what we should be doing is setting up and making public transportation more accessible, affordable, and faster like Japan
@9WTF33V7mos7MO
Fuel efficiency requirements need to do more to ensure that there's not another wave of higher vehicle prices, causing voters to leave this issue alone, since there is no change whatsoever.
@9QR8JKT10mos10MO
The government should incentivize fuel alternatives and impose stricter standards for fuel distributors.
@9SH6CVS9mos9MO
Yes, the government should impose stricter fuel efficiency standards. Auto manufacturers will eventually catch up to the restrictions and produce better performing cars.
Yes, and invest in high speed rail and public transportation so there is less reliance on personal vehicles.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
Do you believe people are more influenced by fuel costs or environmental impact when choosing a car, and what about you?
@9THBC9N8mos8MO
I think they are influenced by fuel costs when choosing a car, because it could be very expensive depending on which car you buy.
@9YFDPXY6mos6MO
Yes, we should limit the use of fossil fuels and non renewable resources when thinking of vehicular transportation.
@9TH9WTSRepublican8mos8MO
fuel costs, gas has increased in price over the last few years
@9TH9XN98mos8MO
I believe more people are impacted by the fuel cost like me
@9SN7NSGLibertarian9mos9MO
I think people with older vehicles should not be botherd but new cars that are being made should have stricter fuel efficiency standards on them.
@9RVY2YN9mos9MO
No, because the U.S has historically done a poor job of setting fuel efficiency and environmental standards as compared to the Europe, Japan, South Korea and many others - the system needs to be better not stricter. This only offers to further increase the cost of affordable economy vehicles due to increasing manufacturer requirements, and furthermore will hurt the enthusiast market. Instead, better incentives should be offered to Hybrid, EV & Hydrogen vehicles.
@9YLTPPK6mos6MO
Yes, as in create an eco-friendly fuel standard to stop climate change and encourage creativity in making an environmentally beneficial fuel
@9WQWRP37mos7MO
There should be incentives for developing new or more efficient technology, example combustion engines use only about 10% of energy to move the vehicle, if a better system can use 50% that would reduce fuel use by 5x, etc. innovation is key
@9TYYP738mos8MO
Maybe they should make it so that we rely less on personal vehicles. Providing cleaner, safer, more time-efficient public transportation and same-day delivery for things such as medications, groceries, personal goods, etc. These could be delivered by drones or electric cars that make daily rounds.
@9TNHGXT8mos8MO
The government should impose stricter fuel efficiency standards for newer vehicles while keeping older classics on the road.
@9PZ2HB510mos10MO
No, but it should impose only moderate standers/more of a hands off approach while the market/people want more efficient standards on vehicles. Although I am in favor of better fuel efficiency it just I don't trust the government to implement those standers because I don't want government over reach and for it to take away what ever freedoms that U.S. citizens still have.
@B594WTF4 days4D
Electric cars shouldn't become mandatory as they are extremely inefficient where as, with gasoline, you can just fill the tank up.
@B5925GW4 days4D
Yes, so we can try and aim for cleaner fuel. We should also invest in public transportation and high speed rails
@B58ZTD7Women’s Equality4 days4D
They should be a little more stricter but at the same time until provided with the necessary transportation
@B58STSY4 days4D
Yes, and they should fund public transportation to limit fuel use and harmful chemicals in our atmosphere.
they should have free usage of it, if proven to be excessive in any situation a small fine would do the trick
@B576FNH7 days7D
I think that Fuel efficiency will come with people wanting more fuel efficient vehicles and companies competing with each other.
No, I don't think there should be stricter fuel efficiency standards. Provide incentives on fuel alternatives. Consider and invest in high speed rail or magnetic transportation. Could allow a more greener country than it is now.
No, there are already market incentives for cars being fuel efficient, unlike carbon emissions which have less market incentives
@B55PYCK1wk1W
No. Investing high speed rail and public transportation along with providing incentives to create alternative fuel alternatives.
yes cause gas is getting expensive now at days but maybe not to strict on the gas too much you never know how many people need gas in case they traveling
@B554FCP1wk1W
Invest in high speed rail and public transportation as well as incentives to create alternative fuels
@B5549BTProgressive1wk1W
Better incentives and alternate fuel options should be widely avalable to the public. Restriction could be slightly tighter but should be at the state level among this problem.
@B54MYN91wk1W
I believe we should find an alternative for fuel. we waste our natural resources waaay too much. instead of imposing stricter standards, make something better...
@B54HVKS1wk1W
They should come up with something that's more efficient especially for the environment but I don't really care
@B54HT5J1wk1W
reevaluate what actually restrictions actually help the emnvironment and reduce emissions and also build high speed rail and public transportation.
@B53WQQG1wk1W
No, but invest in free public transportation and high speed rail networks to connect the community and country
@B4Q58V2 3wks3W
Yes, however more funding should go to public transliteration. However the government should not be able to outright ban personal vehicles.
@B4PNRHH3wks3W
Should make a new type of fuel similar to the fuel we have now that doesn't produce carbon. Which can go into vehicles that are old or new. With the idea of also producing money for corporations and businesses.
They should attempt to create a good balance between all viable options to avoid overusing one fuel over the other and continue research on safer/more efficient options.
@B4P55L54wks4W
Yes, But less make it stricter penalties and more of eliminate a few of the loopholes that exist, like SUV's are used to be passed as trucks and can dodge many of the regulations that exist for both safety and emission control.
@B4NLPGL4wks4W
No. I would like to see greater investment into high speed rails and public transportation and for there to be incentives instead of penalties to create fuel alternatives.
@B4MXMPZ4wks4W
I'm quite indifferent i feel its important but i feel like there other more important things that can be optimized
@B4MCSTF4wks4W
Yes, but they have to make sure a monopoly isn't created. Or let all cars created still be street legal and have all FUTURE cars have these limits.
@B4LQQCY4wks4W
Yes this would make vehicles more reliable for the consumer so in the end consumers would save more money on fuel
@B4LFMLS4wks4W
Yes, also provide incentives for companies that invest a certain amount into creating fuel alternatives.
@B4K3BGY1mo1MO
Global warming is important and we should protect our planet, but If the government is going to make it too expensive to drive a car they need to provide affordable alternatives. Not everyone is worth a million dollars.
@B4JS42F1mo1MO
The government should be incentivizing auto makers to research alternative fuels and also penalizing oil + gas companies
I don't feel it should be a requirement that you own a car with fuel efficiency but it should be highly requested.
@B4JDGZ51mo1MO
If, the distribution of fuel is supported significantly from this decision of the government if not it is trivial to me.
@B4HJQSR1mo1MO
Yes, impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles, but also provide incentives to create fuel alternatives
@B4GNTMQ1mo1MO
Both, the government needs to do more stricter for stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicle however also push people to do more cleaner alternatives for vehicles such as bikes
@B4GHCQN1mo1MO
Yes, but with more consideration to vehicle purpose. (I.e. Trucks not needing to meet the standards of a sedan due to load carrying and towing expectations)
@B4GDX2YIndependent1mo1MO
Yes, but they should be implemented progressively so that we don't screw over auto manufacturers. I propose also adding incentives for companies that provide more fuel efficient alternatives.
@B4G548TLibertarian1mo1MO
Somewhat agree. However, Emergency vehicles (especially those in rural fire departments/police departments) should be exempt.
@B4FW6DM1mo1MO
Yes, Specifically for truck, which appear almost unregulated due to loopholes, Add inventive for more fuel economic cars and vehicles, and smaller cars (Kei Car Regulations)
@B4FVHHK1mo1MO
What about the older cars, that are not able to be changed in order to fit, what the new fuel efficiency standard is
Yes should impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles as it would lead to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and cost of saving costs for consumers.this can be achieved through regulation.
@B4FCJW4Republican1mo1MO
No, for the sake of low energy prices(Oil, gasoline, diesel, electricity, etc.), low inflation, a good supply chain, good trade, a good GDP, low unemployment, freedom, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@B4F6T8B1mo1MO
I think that yes, we should find more efficient ways of creating fuel for people to get around, but making it stricter would probably make fuel more expensive.
@B4F4XPP1mo1MO
No reason to be stricter on the common people for trying to get around simply, not everyone can afford to drive electric that technology isn't ready to full on replace gas powered vechicles.
@B4F43621mo1MO
Dependidng in the vehicle, for comercial and utilitary use is good, however sport cars and motorbikes or any vehicle that nees to produce a lot of power should be unrestricted or with more severe restrictions
@B4DWP5P1mo1MO
Yes we should honestly make a holiday where people don’t drive but walk and skate or bike for healthy air care act
@B4DT9M21mo1MO
Most day to day vehicles should have restrictions, but there should be exemptions for vehicles such as dump trucks and busses.
@B4DQWYM1mo1MO
NO, if we do this it will create the war of electric cars. Electric cars are terrible because that's going to cause so much change in the world and we do not have enough power for them nor we do not have the money for that. I think they should stick with gas because we've used gas vehicles since the they were created.
@B4DNRZK1mo1MO
No, as long as vehicles do not significantly add to emissions and stay above a reasonable average fuel economy rate.
@B4DM8SH1mo1MO
no, but incentivize electric, hybrid, and small cars and trucks over large SUVs and less efficient vehicles.
@B4DLB9P1mo1MO
The government should designate fuel prices that are suitable for local consumption according to different regions.
@B4DL2VB1mo1MO
i think it would be good for the environment, reducing the gas and maybe changing to electric but I don't think people would like the sound of it but its better for the economy
@B4D6KHP1mo1MO
No, for the sake of low inflation, low energy(Oil, gasoline, diesel, electricity, etc.), a good GDP, a good supply chain, good trade, low unemployment, freedom, capitalism, weak government, federalism, and checks and balances.
Yes but only if the government offers stipends and incentives to help lower income people gain access to more efficient, cleaner vehicles
@B4D4KNH1mo1MO
Yes, but dont completely ban the use of gas cars because some people can't afford to have electric or hybrid vehicles.
@B4D36TD1mo1MO
i think it should be based on what the vehicle is being used for, farming equipment and the such shouldnt be subject to the same restrictions that a commuter car in an urban city should be.
@B4CTNJ41mo1MO
This Depends... , the price of fuel is constantly rising every year the cost of living goes up so this question is "iffy"
@B4CSJFP1mo1MO
Yes the government should impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles if it is going to help the environment but slowly ease into it with not relying on fossil fuels to power vehicles.
The government should subsidize all kinds of EVs instead of trying to pursue relatively tiny reductions on ICE-based cars' emissions. I weakly say no to this.
@B4CDSWD1mo1MO
Batteries are dumb for cars. Fuel done right with environmental impact considered, but Americans should source our on coal and fuel. And there should be a cap on the arrogance and negligence of our government. We dump trash on islands that end up in the ocean and depletes our planet of healthy food.
@B4C575S1mo1MO
No. If they do this, we will lose amazing cars that have been revolutionary. Plus, Flex Fuel exists, so fuel efficiency is better already. Low powered 3 cylinder engines do the job for fuel efficiency. Just keep it neutral
The government should ensure that fuel efficiency is at a safe level, ensuring that there is less fuel waste.
@B4BMHBNLibertarian1mo1MO
Yes, specifically regarding the large vehicles commonly used in America, such as oversized SUVs like Suburbans, Escalades, and Tahoes.
@B4BGMQZ1mo1MO
They already do this on Dessel vehicles and there not much deference so honestly I would leave it alone
@B4B5FVS1mo1MO
We should replace fuel efficiency standards that only apply to certain models or types of vehicles with very basic universal stands for all vehicles that gradually get stricter over time. If companies violate these standards, then they should be taxed for that.
@B49VN9N1mo1MO
I think yes, but at the right time. Right now, people may not be fully ready to replace regular vehicles, but with continued improvements in technology and as these changes are gradually introduced into our daily lives, we can move in that direction. Stricter fuel efficiency standards could be a good step toward a cleaner future, but it needs to happen at a pace people and the industry can adapt to.
@B49SM461mo1MO
no the government does not have a right to do that unless the car is breaking down and can pose a threat to others
@B49QZYV1mo1MO
I agree they should start doing stuff to the newer vehicles and figuring out stuff for the older vehicles! But I would never own an electric car
@B48S7ZHWomen’s Equality1mo1MO
Yea they to stop with the bright headlights cause it can dangerous cause you cant see from the other cars bright headlights it can cause an accident
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