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Gas Cars Could Get 74 M.P.G. by 2035, Researcher Says

NY Times -- A new report from a University of Michigan researcher estimates that, even without going electric, U.S. cars and trucks could achieve an average efficiency of 74 miles per gallon by 2035. Compared to a federal 2005 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) baseline, that’s a tripling of fuel economy.

Under the researcher’s fuel economy projections, the average car in 2035 would save 5,254 gallons over its lifetime compared to a similar 2005 vehicle, and would emit 47 tons less carbon dioxide......

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1006 All-Star Author Birmingham Posts:929 Points:1,027,620 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2010 4:52:43 PM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse . . and I will like soy milk! yaa right.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,266 Points:1,142,300 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 5:26:50 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse FuelBarge: I agree, the additives have really cut down on MPGs, even though most ppl don't believe that.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,266 Points:1,142,300 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2010 5:25:58 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse mberg: most smaller 4 cylinder diesel cars already get in the 45 - 55 mpg.
ashishpa All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:951 Points:217,540 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 11:05:33 PM Ignore ashishpa Report Abuse Still very long way to go...
FuelBarge Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,801 Points:1,609,390 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 6:31:35 AM Ignore FuelBarge Report Abuse When gasoline did not have MTBE or Ethanol in it in the summer time (early 2000's), my 2000 Honda Insight could get to 74MPG on my commute without much difficulty.
1006 All-Star Author Birmingham Posts:929 Points:1,027,620 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 5:39:06 AM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse how much did UM get to prep this research. Give me some $, I'll estimate that life on the moon will extend our age . .
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,282 Points:1,083,115 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 1:09:43 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse What would the gas price & tax's be then?
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,282 Points:1,083,115 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:58:03 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse xe911 If the world ends in 1012 won't have to worry about 2013 right?
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:10,174 Points:1,913,305 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:46:07 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse Oh yeah, the infamous "Fish carburetor"
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:5,991 Points:1,233,260 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:36:24 AM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse Could get that gas mileage now except that oil companies bought out the patent on that high mileage carburetor many years ago. That is due to expire sometime in the reasonably distant future or else someone will develop a similar technology.
ex911 Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,844 Points:1,339,770 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:36:11 AM Ignore ex911 Report Abuse but the world will end in 2012!
visitor_2 Champion Author Orlando Posts:1,023 Points:1,234,770 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:34:23 AM Ignore visitor_2 Report Abuse Why wait
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,867 Points:1,163,620 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:33:48 AM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse It's been 24 yrs since my 86 Escort(carburator) got a reliable 40 mpg on the highway, so 50 yrs to 74 should be doable .
wiwhite87 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,230 Points:485,005 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:31:15 AM Ignore wiwhite87 Report Abuse few people are willing to buy a car with fuel economy at the far edge, thus innovation will lag to sales.
cloud23465 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,861 Points:1,158,400 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:30:09 AM Ignore cloud23465 Report Abuse To little TOO LATE!
dabuzman Champion Author Seattle Posts:4,399 Points:1,427,200 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:27:55 AM Ignore dabuzman Report Abuse That 25 year behind for they should be their now. An the first to win is going to win big with the best auto sales.
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,570 Points:1,320,880 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:23:48 AM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse wow 74mpg by 2035, (but at what speed 15mph????)
v240 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:963 Points:1,067,215 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:22:52 AM Ignore v240 Report Abuse Based on the fact that I had a 1995 Ford Escort (until someone hit me and totaled it) that got 45/48 MPG (stick shift) - we should have been able to hit 75 MPG quite some time ago. Car manufacturers decided we weren't interested, and built faster/larger vehicles that devoured more gasoline :(
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,657 Points:1,613,960 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:16:14 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Oh, but the gas industry will find away...
TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:6,768 Points:2,298,985 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:15:53 AM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse WE SHALL SEE IF THAT PREDICTION COMES TO PASS. REMEMBER DIESEL GET ABOUT 30% BETTER MILAGE THAN GAS.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:21,169 Points:2,639,595 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:14:38 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse a lot of hot air there, but no meat - maby the USA will still be here in 2035 if we get rid of our corrupt government.
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,378 Points:667,470 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:12:08 AM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse It's been said that huge mpg increases where stifled on purpose in the past.
250FORD Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,265 Points:1,303,335 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:11:59 AM Ignore 250FORD Report Abuse This greatly depends on how much influence the oil companies have over the auto makers.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,837 Points:758,900 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:09:28 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse They can make cars to get 100 MPG now if they want. About carbon dioxide do you know without it we would not be able to live.
panama303 All-Star Author Denver Posts:790 Points:267,120 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:08:24 AM Ignore panama303 Report Abuse BS all of it.
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:4,378 Points:896,175 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:07:30 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse They were saying this in the 1950's. BS.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,246 Points:1,984,090 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:05:54 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse notice the article said COULD achieve that mileage--there were engines available in the 1970's that could do this number and more but the patent rights were bought up by big oil and laid on a shelf to gather dust and NEVER be produced. Engine that can do 75 MPG or better would KILL gasoline industry.
ItsMorph Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:30,086 Points:2,721,175 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:05:42 AM Ignore ItsMorph Report Abuse They can do that NOW!!!!!!!!!
Geo4564 Champion Author Nevada Posts:3,299 Points:1,101,945 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:04:28 AM Ignore Geo4564 Report Abuse I'll test one for you...
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:3,654 Points:815,950 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:04:20 AM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse That's crazy...we may not be around in 25 years. What's the problem with getting that a lot sooner?
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:6,156 Points:1,225,140 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:02:21 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Take the pollution crud off the cars and you'll see MPG increase about 20 percent alone. Take all the extra weight and luxury add on out and increase it another 10 percent minimal. Only cars getting the above figure will be very SMALL cars!
Jeff1944 Champion Author South Dakota Posts:3,088 Points:677,810 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:02:14 AM Ignore Jeff1944 Report Abuse Duh!
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:6,156 Points:1,225,140 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:59:59 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Yeah right, going down a hill, without stopping... LOL!
lindact Champion Author New Haven Posts:6,487 Points:1,270,410 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:58:04 PM Ignore lindact Report Abuse They could do it now. They choose not to.
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:4,367 Points:1,091,695 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:56:47 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse I think we're moving way faster than that! 2035 is a long time from now, when we are talking about technology. I think this country will have the average vehicle reaching pretty close to 74 miles per gallon in the next 10 years, or maybe even less.
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,275 Points:1,143,170 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:56:06 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Cars under 3,000 lbs (Civic,Corolla,Focus,Hyundais) could be getting that now if they were tuned properly for it. And the auto companies not in bed with Big Oil !!
SBlouch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,891 Points:1,471,855 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:53:57 PM Ignore SBlouch Report Abuse I would think they would get more than 74 M.P.G.before 2035. Why not get that by 2020 since we have made so much progress in 4 years?
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:8,157 Points:1,392,445 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:49:57 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse What is so special about 2035? Why not 2011?
59glide Veteran Author New Haven Posts:447 Points:663,630 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:44:47 PM Ignore 59glide Report Abuse Way to long to wait .
Jeannemarie Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:26,922 Points:1,944,585 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:39:17 PM Ignore Jeannemarie Report Abuse Ooo, I can drive like a fool for my 102 birthday. Wowser!!
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,758 Points:1,542,440 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:38:45 PM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse It could HAVE been 1985. No one knows grammar and spelling anymore. [Edited by: DosEquis26 at 9/9/2010 12:39:41 AM EST]
Scotty99QC Veteran Author Montreal Posts:275 Points:74,950 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:36:45 PM Ignore Scotty99QC Report Abuse It could of been 1985!
paulg72 Champion Author Boston Posts:1,558 Points:544,125 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:29:43 PM Ignore paulg72 Report Abuse There is enough oil for probably 500 years
runout9 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,144 Points:958,700 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:23:26 PM Ignore runout9 Report Abuse Can't wait! NOT!
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:15,397 Points:3,054,380 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:22:14 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Cars should already be getting at least 60 mpg based on the fact that a 1982 vehicle I had owned got 32+ mpg on a consistent basis back in 1982 to 1993.
jazzej All-Star Author Michigan Posts:989 Points:161,360 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:20:42 PM Ignore jazzej Report Abuse Too bad I won't likely be driving in 2035 if I'm lucky enough to still be alive.
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,144 Points:1,145,350 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:19:12 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse It's gotta be 4WD or it won't do me any good in this area but then I'll probably be too senile to drive by 2035.
REKEY Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,211 Points:1,233,805 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:18:02 PM Ignore REKEY Report Abuse What a joke!
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:16:29 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... That's a lot of bull! We are at 2010, not 2035. WE NEED BETTER NOW! ...
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,388 Points:1,510,745 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:14:22 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Sure it will. Who will be around to care?