These yahoos don’t want to open their eyes and realize Ford is actually ahead of most car manufacturers; with the exception of Toyota and Honda. Ever since Ford hired Mulhally they have been on this track. They started working on the Fusion hybrid BEFORE the Prius came out. Yes Ford is still a little slower than Toyota, but Mulhally has them on the right track. There is a reason why Ford did not need or accept any bailout money.

These yahoos don’t want to open their eyes and realize Ford is actually ahead of most car manufacturers; with the exception of Toyota and Honda. Ever since Ford hired Mulhally they have been on this track. They started working on the Fusion hybrid BEFORE the Prius came out. Yes Ford is still a little slower than Toyota, but Mulhally has them on the right track. There is a reason why Ford did not need or accept any bailout money.

Stop at a news stand and read the current Car and Driver article about the 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid and it’s Japanese competitors. They also included the Malibu hybrid, but it couldn’t really be called a competitor.

Stop at a news stand and read the current Car and Driver article about the 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid and it’s Japanese competitors. They also included the Malibu hybrid, but it couldn’t really be called a competitor.

Stop at a news stand and read the current Car and Driver article about the 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid and it’s Japanese competitors. They also included the Malibu hybrid, but it couldn’t really be called a competitor.

I’ve used everything from a 110 cc motorcycle to a surplus military 6×6 used to tow houses. They all had their place and were suited to the job to e done. My ’86 Mustang delivered over 30 MPG on a trip from San Jose CA to Baton Rouge LA.

This can be a place to learn about new developments, but in many cases it is just a place to find out who’s knocking what. That’s a shame.

I’ve used everything from a 110 cc motorcycle to a surplus military 6×6 used to tow houses. They all had their place and were suited to the job to e done. My ’86 Mustang delivered over 30 MPG on a trip from San Jose CA to Baton Rouge LA.

This can be a place to learn about new developments, but in many cases it is just a place to find out who’s knocking what. That’s a shame.

I’ve used everything from a 110 cc motorcycle to a surplus military 6×6 used to tow houses. They all had their place and were suited to the job to e done. My ’86 Mustang delivered over 30 MPG on a trip from San Jose CA to Baton Rouge LA.

This can be a place to learn about new developments, but in many cases it is just a place to find out who’s knocking what. That’s a shame.

NHTSA Hearings 8/4/08

I just returned from the NHTSA hearings held today (August 4, 2008) in Washington D.C., regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for NEW Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards (CAFÉ) for years 2011-2015.

IMPORTANT FACTS: You will not believe what you are reading.

1) The 414 pages DEIS analysis was based on an average gasoline price of USD $2.16/gallon for 2011-2020. A calculation approved by the NHTSA administrators/managers. Would you believe it???????????

2) The new CAFÉ rules were also established, negotiated and pre-approved by the NHTSA’s management along with the influence of domestic automotive companies and their lobbyists. We have now established fuel standards for 2011-2020 that presently are already met in the rest of the Western world (see below)

As one guest speaker said today “are they on another planet?”

NHTSA “NEW Fuel Standards” (2011-2015) decision:

Automobiles are to achieve 31.2 mpg by 2011 and 35.7 mpg by 2015. Light trucks are to achieve 25 mpg by 2011, and 28.6 mpg by 2015.

The NTHSA is also setting a goal of 35 mpg on average for 2020.

America needs to know:

The European Union is currently establishing standards, with a goal of reaching 48.9 miles per gallon for new passenger vehicles as early as 2012. The current EU standard already requires more than 40 miles per gallon about 15% higher than the U.S. goal set for 12 years from now.

Japan currently has a standard of about 40 miles per gallon. Japan aims to further improve fuel efficiency by 17% by 2015, reaching 46.9 miles per gallon.

China has a current average of slightly under 35 miles per gallon. Chinese fuel standards are on target to reach the government’s goal of 35.8 miles per gallon by 2009. China will not only meet, but exceed, the goal just established by the United States for 2020 — more than a full decade earlier.

Australia is targeting 34.4 miles per gallon by 2010.

Canada is targeting 34.1 miles per gallon by 2010.

Under the current administration, purchasing an electric vehicle is becoming more of a necessity rather than an alternative.

BG Automotive Group, Ltd.

(www.BGelectricCars.com)