58 MPG by 2032

[jeff9366]

58 MPG​

Seeking to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the B i d e n administration has issued a proposal directing automakers to raise the fuel economy of their vehicles to a fleet-wide average of 58 miles per gallon by 2032. The proposed rules by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would be applicable starting in model year 2027, while new fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans would rise 10% annually. The NHTSA also said it would try to align regulations with the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed vehicle emissions reductions. Many U.S. automakers are already in the middle of electrifying their fleets, but any changes could impact the plans of Ford (F), General Motors (GM) and Stellantis (STLA)

 

[Robin Veerman]

Just think how much fuel would be saved if Big Rigs were limited to 65 mph…. !?

 

[kthompson]

Why does not DC try this law: the US will be debt free by 2032. All it takes is the bill to be passed.

Guess I best be visiting the mountains all I want too before then. Uphill may not be optional.

 

[Paystar]

Just think how much fuel would be saved if Big Rigs were limited to 65 mph…. !?

Don't work. They are speed limited here and even the fleets that have "max speed 90 KPH (55MPH) decaled on the back of their trailers I follow them all day long on the highway at 115 KPH.
My trucks were all programmed to show they were governed when plugged into, but they were not.

 

[5030]

My trucks were all programmed to show they were governed when plugged into, but they were not.

You do know the 'litmus' test as to whether a big truck will run or if they are slugs don't you?

Just look at the speedometer. It it goes to 80, it's a slug truck. If it goes to 100, it's a runner.

 

[dodge man]

How many vehicles get 58 mpg now? Will electric vehicles somehow get factored into that. Between this new standard and all the standards on all the home appliances things will get expensive.

 

[Robin Veerman]

Don't work. They are speed limited here and even the fleets that have "max speed 90 KPH (55MPH) decaled on the back of their trailers I follow them all day long on the highway at 115 KPH.
My trucks were all programmed to show they were governed when plugged into, but they were not.

Really? Don’t matter how hard I’ve pushed the pedal….107kmh is the fastest she’ll go….unless it’s downhill However, in the USA riding my HD at 130kmh recently the big rigs still roll right by!! Not fuel efficient, not safe and reckless….but that’s my opinion.

 

[5030]

However, in the USA riding my HD

I didn't know a Hardley would go that fast...lol

 

[Paystar]

You do know the 'litmus' test as to whether a big truck will run or if they are slugs don't you?

Just look at the speedometer. It it goes to 80, it's a slug truck. If it goes to 100, it's a runner.

Not my trucks in my applications 5030, they all had 4.30 and 4.56 rear ratio's with 550 plus h.p.
80 MPH was about all I could get with an 18 double over. I tried highway long haul once. Hated it. I'll stick to forestry and mining.

 

[5030]

I always liked running triple digits when I could get away with it. Our fleet trucks were all double bunk Stars with 390 rears and 13 double overs or 18's. All cranked up too. Talk about 'visible particulates', they all did it in spades. 3406 Cats mechanical injection and buttoned.