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Originally Posted by tdvance
Given how well a practical 400 mpg car would sell, that we don't have them tells us there is something hard about it--either it's way, way expensive, or for whatever reason (speed, comfort, style, etc.), few people would buy it. There is no conspiracy to keep MPG low.
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Conspiracy? No. Stupidity? Yes, yes, yes. Every time Congress tries to raise fuel economy standards, the car makers come out screaming that it's impossible for them to do this, and yet every time they're required to, they manage to meet those new requirements. (Not surprising since the US has some of the
lowest standards in the world.) They make the claim that no one would ever want to buy such a thing, as it'd have to be incredibly weird looking or small. Right now, they can't build high mileage cars fast enough, and US dealers are charging a premium for hybrids because the demand is so high.