Reply #62: Well, real change 6 years from now, but it's a positive move

[Tailormyst]

Also would like to point out this:

"In late 2007, CAFE standards received their first overhaul in more than 30 years. On December 19, President Bush signed into law the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which requires in part that automakers boost fleetwide gas mileage to 35 mpg by the year 2020. This requirement applies to all passenger automobiles, including "light trucks." Politicians had faced increased public pressure to raise CAFE standards; a July 2007 poll conducted in 30 congressional districts in seven states revealed 84-90% in favor of legislating mandatory increases.<23>"

So it isn't as big as first thought. 4 years sooner is still movement in the right way though.