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Will lighter cars backfire on industry?

Green Cars News

By the White House’s own calculation the new rules will increase the average price of a new car by $1,300 and with the majority of the pollution coming from the oldest, dirtiest cars the Obama plan could actually slow progress by making people less likely to buy newer, cleaner cars due to the increased cost.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

This does not mean that you will not be able to buy that Cadillac or Corvette you have been admiring. This effectively means that the owner of a new PHEV can buy a new vehicle and most of its fuel for the next 20 years. We can set a goal to have every new vehicle purchased be a PHEV. Smaller and lighter, it requires less liquid fuel.

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