| New and Used Motorhomes in for a Fuel Adjustment |
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When gas prices saw an all time high a few years ago, California didn't flinch. Their stringent standards on clean fuel had the automobile industry outraged as well as car and RV owners. Now, the rest of the country is about to catch up to California. The Obama administration is stepping up and enforcing stricter fuel standards that will result in more efficient vehicles hitting the road in the next few years. The administration's goal is to have cars reach 34.1 mpg which is about 10 mpg higher than current models.
When gas prices saw an all time high a few years ago, California didn't flinch. Their stringent standards on clean fuel had the automobile industry outraged as well as car and RV owners. Now, the rest of the country is about to catch up to California. The Obama administration is stepping up and enforcing stricter fuel standards that will result in more efficient vehicles hitting the road in the next few years. The administration's goal is to have cars reach 34.1 mpg which is about 10 mpg higher than current models. New cars buyers will see the effects with a spike in retail prices. However, the cost will be made up after a few years of fuel savings. The end result will be similar to pulling 50 million cars from the road and clearing up some amount of air pollution. Used motorhomes can upgrade their vehicles to make them more fuel-efficient. In 1975, the US saw the first effort to control fuel efficiency. CAFE - Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards were set up ensure fuel was conserved in case of a shortage. While we have still been able to find fuel reserves, the amount left and the amount of time they will last are under debate. Fuel efficiency standards are a pro-active way to wean our dependency on fuel. Americans associate owning a car or used motorhome with a sense of freedom. With that comes the assumption there will be gas to fill their vehicles. When gas prices soared a few years ago, car consumers re-thought what it was they really needed in a vehicle. The larger model SUVs and trucks saw sales stall and the car manufacturers realized the extent of their mistakes of not making fuel-efficient and hybrid vehicles with pleas to congress to bail them out. The first target for the increase in fuel efficiency is passenger cars. However, RVs and trucks will be under scrutiny and several measures are being considered in regards of how to make them more fuel-efficient. One suggestion is to tax larger trucks and RVs based on a weight system. The other is to implement a cap and trade system that would mimic the one in place for corporations to control their CO2 emissions. RV manufacturers are hearing demands and are already working on lighter weight vehicles and campers. Using wind resistant designs, they hope to improve fuel economy while relating to a younger generation of new and used motorhome travelers. Every time a car engine is started, pollution enters the atmosphere. While we may not be aware of the effects, more and more children are being diagnosed with asthma. Adults are developing lung cancer at an alarming rate and respiratory problems are becoming common. While gas pollution may not be the only cause, it is certainly a contributing factor. Some may be upset by increased costs, however when the effects of air pollution are considered, it's a small price to pay. Asthma rates have increased across the country, as have respiratory problems and lung cancer. If we have control over the air quality, shouldn't we exercise our control and drive consciously? DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Learn more about new and used motorhomes. Stop by Beaudry RV Company's site where you can find out all about RVs and what they can do for you. |