Fuel Efficiency Bill

[minionofmidas]

I think you'd have to have some set aount, say $1000, and then the rest floating according to the coast of the vehicle. Otherwise, companies might reduce their price, etc.

And that would be a bad thing how?

[Platypus]

it would not encourage change to more fuel efficient vehicles form the consumer's side.

[Q]

it would not encourage change to more fuel efficient vehicles form the consumer's side.

Because for everyone to drive a compact car is not practical.  People should have the right to purchase the product that works best for them without being punished by the government for it.

[Platypus]

if people want to buy a 'gas guzzler', fine; but we should bve doing what we can to make smaller cars more enticing. In almost all situations, a mid-sized sedan will suit every family; they don't need a suburban. They can buy it if they want, but there should be a price incentive to buy an alternative/disincentive to buy that car.

[Emsworth]

The question is on final passage. All those in favor, say Aye; those opposed, say No.

[Ebowed]

I have noticed a loophole in the bill; with the clauses described, one may produce a car or small truck outside (standards free) of Atlasia and then import it here.  (Also, one could produce a car or small truck for "personal use," though that loophole is rather implausible.)  So even though there would be a way to evade these standards, I feel it is inefficient and unfair to have to force Atlasian companies to move production to other countries, unless they want to produce vehicles that meet these new, unfortunate standards.  Theoretically, this could encourage outsourcing; therefore, I must vote Nay on this bill.

[Q]

Nay

[MasterJedi]

Abstain

[Siege40]

If you choose to overlook certain rules, we can pass this before it's too late,

Siege

[PBrunsel]

Nay

[Dave from Michigan]

I know voting has started but I feel this bill is misguided and will only hurt the auto companies which are currently facing financial trouble.  The last thing we should do is place another burden on them.

                                            thank you for your time

[Gabu]

Abstain.

[minionofmidas]

I have noticed a loophole in the bill; with the clauses described, one may produce a car or small truck outside (standards free) of Atlasia and then import it here.

You're right, this should have been levied on any car sold rather than any car produced in Atlasia. (feels stupid for not spotting this earlier)
Nay.

[True Democrat]

I havnen't followed debate, so I'll Abstain.