Comments on: GM to Fed: Don’t count on Volt and plug-in hybrids when deciding mileage standards

By: justmatt

justmatt — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:19:37 +0000

Fair enough guys but do keep in mind that this is the point the big 3 have been using this mind set for years and it has just got them in more trouble. The US has pretty weak “market interference” compared to just about any industrialized western nation. The regulations in Japan and Europe are much tougher.

By: Bobmarley

Bobmarley — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:52:25 +0000

Exactly. The fed has no part in setting fuel economy standards for the auto industry or any industry for that matter. It is not their roll to dictate/ruin the free market that America thrives on. But this is what we will get with Obama as president . . . big stupid government that will claim they can fix everything

By: justmatt

justmatt — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:19:37 +0000

By: Bobmarley

Bobmarley — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:52:25 +0000

By: Brian M.

Brian M. — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:42:28 +0000

The Fed needs to stop interfering with the market, they only create unintended consequences. Let consumers decide what cars they want to drive and let companies be free to fill those needs. It's how we've advanced so far along so far and I hate to see it being destroyed with people's “good intentions” who know nothing about the industry they try to control.

By: justmatt

justmatt — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:37:27 +0000

The car that is going to save GM is only going to be built in low volume until 2015.
I hope GM is not betting a fairy is going to sprinkle pixie dust on their stock until then. She got flushed down the toilet with the first 80% of GM stock value. Someone must have forgot to put the seat down.