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Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Fuel efficiency standards set the required average fuel economy for vehicles, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Proponents argue that it helps reduce emissions, save consumers money on fuel, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Opponents argue that it raises production costs, leading to higher vehicle prices, and may not have a significant impact on overall emissions.

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Yes

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No

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

Is personal responsibility or government regulation more effective in reducing overall fuel consumption?

 @9V7JKNPfrom Ontario answered…3wks3W

Fuel efficiency requirements is a person responsibility and the government shouldn't get involved.

 @9TZS26WConservativefrom Ontario answered…3wks3W

With the expenses the society has sometimes if a person would like to make a difference the cost wouldn't allow them to. So if the government can motivate for public transportation or electric vehicles

 @9TWHXYPConservative from Ontario answered…4wks4W

Government Regulation:

Regulations, such as fuel efficiency standards and emissions limits, can drive significant changes across the automotive industry. These policies encourage manufacturers to innovate and produce more efficient vehicles.
Government incentives for electric vehicles and public transportation can also promote broader adoption of fuel-efficient alternatives.

 @9TVQQC4from Alberta answered…4wks4W

I’d say it’s in everyone’s hands, but the government has more power in actually spurring changes in this regard. Subsidizing EV’s and renewable energy, increasing public transport options, R&D into cleaner renewables, etc., all allow consumers to reduce their own fuel consumption. Anything but a carbon tax tbh.

 @9VY5FM6Conservativeanswered…4 days4D

Impose no, offer incentives not penalties for larger vehicles. I.e. pickup trucks...do not penalize by increasing insurance etc but allow for insurance breaks for vehicles that meet the fuel efficiency standard.

 @9V5Q48Yfrom British Columbia answered…3wks3W

Meh...depends how important the transport is and how much it is used per day.

 @9V4L9WZNew Democraticfrom British Columbia answered…3wks3W

I believe the government should enforce this type of rule to make the world more clean but I also think that if it becomes a problem for families that aren't able to afford the demmand for new cars, they should get funding from the goverment or be excused from the standards until they are able to comply with the order.

 @9SLJBJVfrom British Columbia answered…2mos2MO

Only if those standards also dictate that the vehicle is comparably affordable to average people and working class poor.

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Do you think the push for higher fuel efficiency is helping or hurting the shift towards electric vehicles?

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In your opinion, is it fair to require older, less fuel-efficient cars to be phased out if it helps the environment?

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Should consumers be more concerned about the environmental impact of their car purchases or the financial impact?

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Do you trust car manufacturers to innovate and improve efficiency on their own, or does the government need to push them?

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How do you think your daily life would change if all vehicles became more fuel-efficient tomorrow?

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How might higher vehicle prices from fuel efficiency regulations impact families with lower incomes?

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Can stricter fuel efficiency rules really make a difference in fighting climate change, or are there bigger issues at play?

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Do you believe people are more influenced by fuel costs or environmental impact when choosing a car, and what about you?

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How would you feel about paying more upfront for a car if it saved you fuel money in the long run?

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