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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by hill, Mar 28, 2022.

  1. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    or put another way - manufacturers building mostly guzzlers are about to get hammered;

    US Regulators Hike Penalties for Automakers Missing Fuel Efficiency Targets | Auto Futures

    Sloppy efficiency manufacturers best keep looking over their shoulder - the NTSA is coming for you.

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    #1 hill, Mar 28, 2022
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    that would be great news if it happens. no congressional approval needed?
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 28, 2022
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    They might have already approved it. This is from a 2016 regulation change to bring the fines in line with inflation. It was supposed to go in effect in 2019, but the previous administration got it delayed to 2022.
     
    #3 Trollbait, Mar 28, 2022
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