• I Cast Fist
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    42 months ago

    Non-american here, can you give a rundown of what that CAFE act was about?

    • @Soggy@lemmy.world
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      72 months ago

      Corporate Average Fuel Economy, sets emissions limits based on vehicle size. Bigger car = lower standards. So rather than make more efficient engines we just make bigger cars and market the hell out of them until Americans think they need a Canyonero.