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Originally Posted by Tcoat
Now the future:
The manufacturers are going to have to meet an average 54mpg target by 2025. If you take all the electric or hybrid cars out of the mix this is going to be a very difficult task. New engine tech may help but the only way they are likely to meet this requirement is to go back to making all cars smaller (the public is going to scream) or make them the same size and lighter. As I have said many times now the lighter is very possible but will cost everybody. So expect smaller and/or lighter cars in the next few years but don't be surprised when you see the price tag.
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Thanks for the great history lesson. Makes a lot of sense now.
I raise you this:
I attended a lecture once held by a Professor working in the transport sector and he envisioned the future where cars are no more than 800 kg (1700lb) with very small engines and the safety requirements are augmented by using auto pilot safety intrusions into the vehicle (much the same as what Tesla is doing today but back when he gave the lecture even Tesla I believe did not exist)