Fuel economy regulations may result in more costs to consumers

Fuel economy regulations will certainly result in hidden costs.In seeking to create fuel efficient cars, which means lighter and more improved technology cars, the capital cost on new technology and piece cost of every unit will ultimately be passed on to consumers. Small and light cars will be prone to more damage, resulting in higher insurance costs and repair bills. Then there is the competitiveness cost, due to the advantage maintained by non-American companies in making fuel efficient cars.

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The hidden costs of fuel economy regulations